What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Infection
-Irregular heartbeat or rhythm
-An unusual or allergic reaction to mavacamten, other medications, food, dyes or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What may interact with this medication?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Adagrasib
-Apalutamide
-Armodafinil
-Bexarotene
-Bosentan
-Cenobamate
-Ceritinib
-Certain antibiotics, such as chloramphenicol, clarithromycin, isoniazid, nafcillin, rifabutin, rifampin, rifapentine
-Certain antivirals for HIV or hepatitis
-Certain barbiturates, such as amobarbital, butabarbital, butalbital, methohexital, pentobarbital, phenobarbital, secobarbital
-Certain medications for fungal infections, such as fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole
-Certain medications for seizures, such as carbamazepine, eslicarbazepine, fosphenytoin, phenytoin, primidone
-Cimetidine
-Dabrafenib
-Dexamethasone
-Elagolix
-Enzalutamide
-Esomeprazole
-Fedratinib
-Felbamate
-Fexinidazole
-Fluoxetine
-Fluvoxamine
-Idelalisib
-Levoketoconazole
-Lonafarnib
-Lorlatinib
-Lumacaftor; ivacaftor
-Mifepristone
-Mitotane
-Modafinil
-Nefazodone
-Pexidartinib
-Ranolazine
-Ribociclib
-Sotorasib
-St. John's wort
-Ticlopidine
-Tucatinib
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Certain medications for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heart beat
-Certain estrogen and progestin hormones
-Omeprazole
-Tolbutamide
This medication may affect how other medications work, and other medications may affect the way this medication works. Talk with your care team about all the medications you take. They may suggest changes to your treatment plan to lower the risk of side effects and to make sure your medications work as intended.
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
Talk to your care team if you may be pregnant. Serious birth defects can occur if you take this medication during pregnancy and for 4 months after the last dose. You will need a negative pregnancy test before starting this medication. Some estrogen and progestin hormones may not work as well while you are taking this medication. Contraception is recommended while taking this medication and for 4 months after the last dose. Your care team can help you find the option that works for you.
Discuss this medication with your care team before breastfeeding. There are benefits and risks to taking medications while breastfeeding. Your care team can help you find the option that works for you.
What are the most serious risks of this medication?
This medicine may cause heart problems, including decreased heart function or heart failure.