What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- Guillain-Barre syndrome
- Heart disease
- Irregular heartbeat or rhythm
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Low levels of sodium, potassium, or magnesium in the blood
- Nervous system problems
- An unusual or allergic reaction to ivosidenib, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- Breastfeeding
What may interact with this medication?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
- Cisapride
- Dronedarone
- Pimozide
- Thioridazine
This medication may also interact with the following:
- Certain antivirals for HIV or hepatitis
- Certain medications for fungal infections, such as fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole
- Certain medications for irregular heart beat, such as amiodarone, encainide, flecainide, propafenone, quinidine
- Certain medications for seizures, such as carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin
- Estrogen and progestin hormones
- Grapefruit juice
- Other medications that cause heart rhythm changes
- Rifampin
- St. John's wort
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?
Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medication.
This medication may make you feel generally unwell. This is not uncommon as chemotherapy can affect healthy cells as well as cancer cells. Report any side effects. Continue your course of treatment even though you feel ill unless your care team tells you to stop.
You may need blood work while taking this medication.
Talk to your care team if you may be pregnant. Serious birth defects can occur if you take this medication during pregnancy. Contraception is recommended while taking this medication. Your care team can help you find the option that works for you.
Do not breastfeed while taking this medication and for 1 month after the last dose.
This medication may cause infertility. Talk to your care team if you are concerned about your fertility.
What are the most serious risks of this medication?
This medication can cause differentiation syndrome. This is a serious but common condition that affects your blood cells. It can be life-threatening if not treated right away. Talk to your care team right away if you have fever, cough, dizziness, feel faint or lightheaded, have shortness of breath, bone pain, sudden weight gain, or swelling of the ankles, hands, or feet.