Verzenio

Alternate Name: Verzenio

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antineoplastic Agent

Generic Available: No

Strength: 150 MG

Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Oral routeIt is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. If you are a woman who can bear children, your doctor may give you a pregnancy test before you start using this medicine to make sure you are not pregnant. Women should use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 3 weeks after your last dose. This medicine lowers the number of white blood cells. This weakens your immune system, so you may get infections more easily. Wash your hands often. Avoid people who are sick. Do not breastfeed while you are taking this medicine and for at least 3 weeks after your last dose. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Some men who use this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children). This medicine may cause the following problems:Diarrhea, which may be severeLung or breathing problems, including interstitial lung disease or pneumonitis (which can be life-threatening)Liver problemsIncreased risk of blood clots in the lungs, brain, heart, or veins Oral routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, lung problems, or any type of infection.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how abemaciclib works. Tell your doctor if you are using bosentan, clarithromycin, diltiazem, efavirenz, ketoconazole, loperamide, metformin, modafinil, rifampin, or verapamil., Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine.