CAPRELSA Rx

Hypocalcemia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, QTcF interval >450msec, history of Torsades de pointes, bradyarrhythmias, uncompensated heart failure, recent hemoptysis: not recommended. Ventricular arrhythmias. Recent MI. Monitor electrolytes (esp. K⁺, Ca⁺⁺, Mg⁺⁺), TSH, and ECG for QT prolongation at baseline, 2–4 weeks and 8–12 weeks after starting, then every 3 months, and after dose reductions or dose interruptions >2 weeks; reduce dose as needed. Correct electrolyte disturbances before starting. Maintain serum K⁺ at least 4mEq/mL. Interrupt therapy and follow-up if acute or worsening pulmonary symptoms, QTcF >500msec, or CTCAE Grade ≥3 toxicity occurs. Monitor for heart failure; consider discontinuing if occurs. Discontinue if confirmed interstitial lung disease, severe ischemic cerebrovascular event, hemorrhage, uncontrolled hypertension, or posterior leukoencephalopathy symptoms (RPLS) occur. Impaired wound healing: withhold for ≥1 week prior to elective surgery; do not give for ≥2 weeks after major surgery and until adequate healing. Moderate to severe hepatic impairment, severe renal impairment (CrCL <30mL/min): not recommended. ESRD requiring dialysis: not studied. Avoid sun, UV light. Embryo-fetal toxicity. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during and for 4 months after the last dose. Pregnancy: exclude status prior to initiation. Nursing mothers: not recommended (during and for 4 months after the last dose).