Risdiplam
Generic name: risdiplam [ ris-DIP-lam ]
Brand name: Evrysdi
Dosage form: oral powder for reconstitution (0.75 mg/mL)
Drug class:Miscellaneous uncategorized agents
What is risdiplam?
Risdiplam is used to treat a genetic condition called spinal muscular atrophy (weakness and wasting of the muscles needed for movement of the body).
Risdiplam is for use in adults and children at least 2 months old.
Risdiplam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
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
Risdiplam is not approved for use in a child younger than 2 months old.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had liver problems.
You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment. Tell your doctor if you plan to become pregnant.
Risdiplam may harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using risdiplam and for at least 1 month after your last dose. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
Risdiplam may affect fertility (ability to have children), in men. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about this risk.
How should I take risdiplam?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
A healthcare provider will teach you how to properly prepare the daily dose. Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine.
Risdiplam is supplied as a liquid that must be mixed at the pharmacy. Do not use this medicine in powder form. If you receive the medicine as a powder, ask your pharmacist to mix the medicine for you.
Measure risdiplam carefully. Use only one of the dosing syringes provided (choose the syringe size for your correct dose). Do not use a kitchen spoon or any other medicine dose-measuring device.
Prepare a dose only when you are ready to give it. After placing risdiplam into the oral syringe, you must give the medicine within 5 minutes. If not given within 5 minutes, throw out the liquid and prepare a new dose.
Always take this medicine after a meal, at the same time each day.
If the child using risdiplam is breastfed, give the medicine after feeding. Do not mix risdiplam with infant formula or milk.
To make sure you swallow the entire dose, drink a glass water after taking the medicine.
If the entire dose is not swallowed or if you vomit shortly after taking risdiplam, do not take another dose. Wait until your next scheduled dose t...
