Ninlaro
Generic name:ixazomib [ ix-AZ-oh-mib ]
Drug class:Proteasome inhibitors
What is Ninlaro?
Ninlaro is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.
Ninlaro is used to treat multiple myeloma (bone marrow cancer), in combination chemotherapy with lenalidomide and dexamethasone.
This combination is usually given after treatment with at least one other cancer medicine has failed.
It is not known if Ninlaro is safe and effective in children..
Warnings
Do not use Ninlaro with lenalidomide if you are pregnant, or if you are a man and your sexual partner is pregnant. Lenalidomide is known to cause severe, life-threatening birth defects or death of a baby if the mother or the father is taking this medicine at the time of conception or during pregnancy.
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Ninlaro if you are allergic to ixazomib.
To make sure Ninlaro is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver disease; or
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis).
Ixazomib may harm an unborn baby. Both men and women should use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking Ninlaro, and for at least 90 days after the last dose.
If you are a woman also taking dexamethasone: If you use birth control pills or other hormonal contraception (injections, implants, skin patches, vaginal rings), also use a barrier form of birth control such as a condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, or contraceptive sponge.
Ninlaro is used together with lenalidomide. Do not use Ninlaro with lenalidomide if you are pregnant, or if you are a man and your sex partner is pregnant. Lenalidomide is known to cause severe, life-threatening birth defects or death of a baby if the mother or the father is taking this medicine at the time of conception or during pregnancy.
Carefully follow all instructions about the use of of birth control while using Ninlaro with lenalidomide, whether you are a man or a woman. Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is using these medicines.
Do not breastfeed while using Ninlaro, and for at least 90 days after your last dose.
How should I take Ninlaro?
Take Ninlaro exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your p...
