o are able to become pregnant should use an effective method of birth control during treatment with LENVIMA and for at least 2 weeks after the last dose of LENVIMA. Talk with your healthcare provider about birth control methods you can use during this time.
° Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you are pregnant during treatment with LENVIMA.
are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if LENVIMA passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment with LENVIMA.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines to show to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
How should I take LENVIMA?
Take LENVIMA exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it.
Your healthcare provider will tell you how much LENVIMA to take and when to take it. Your healthcare provider may change your dose during treatment, stop treatment for some time, or completely stop treatment with LENVIMA if you have side effects.
Take LENVIMA 1 time each day at the same time, with or without food.
If you miss a dose of LENVIMA, take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is due within 12 hours, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at your regular time.
If you cannot swallow LENVIMA capsules whole:
° Use a medicine cup to measure about one tablespoon of water or apple juice and place into a small glass.
° Place the LENVIMA capsules into the small glass without breaking or crushing them.
° Leave the capsules in the liquid for at least 10 minutes.
° Stir the contents of the glass for at least 3 minutes.
° Drink the mixture. After drinking, rinse the glass with a small amount of additional water or apple juice and swallow the liquid.
If you take too much LENVIMA, call your healthcare provider or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.
What are the possible side effects of LENVIMA?
LENVIMA may cause serious side effects, including:
high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure is a common side effect of LENVIMA and can be serious. Your blood pressure should be well controlled before you start taking LENVIMA. Your healthcare provider should check your blood pressure regularly during treatment with LENVIMA. If you develop blood pressure problems, your healthcare provider may prescribe medicine to treat your high blood pressure, lower your dose of LENVIMA, or stop your treatment with LENVIMA.
heart problems. Call your healthcare provider right away if you get symptoms of heart problems, such as shortness of breath or swelling of your ankles.
problem with blood clots in your blood vessels (arteries). Get emergency medical help right away if you get any of the following symptoms:
° severe chest pain or pressure
° pain in your arms, back, neck or jaw
° shortness of breath
° numbness or weakness on one side of your body
° trouble talking
° sudden severe headache
° sudden vision changes
liver problems. LENVIMA may cause liver problems that may lead to liver failure and death. Your healthcare provider will check your liver function before and during treatment with LENVIMA. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms:
° your skin or the white part of your eyes turns yellow (jaundice)
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