What is Beleodaq?
BELEODAQ is a prescription medicine used to treat people with a type of cancer called peripheral T-cell Lymphoma (PTCL) that comes back or does not respond to cancer treatment.
What is the most important information I should know about BELEODAQ?
BELEODAQ can cause serious side effects. These serious side effects include:
- Low blood cell counts. Your doctor will do blood tests to check your blood counts during your treatment with Beleodaq
- Low platelet counts can cause unusual bleeding or bruising under your skin
- Low red blood cell counts may make you feel weak, tired, or you get tired easily, you look pale, or you feel short of breath
- Low white blood cell counts can cause you to get infections, which may be serious.
- Serious infections. People receiving Beleodaq may develop serious infections that can sometimes lead to death. You may have a greater risk of life-threatening infections if you have had chemotherapy in the past. Tell your doctor right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms of an infection: fever, flu-like symptoms, cough, shortness of breath, burning with urination muscle aches, or worsening skin problems.
- Liver problems. Beleodaq may cause liver problems which can lead to death. Your doctor will do blood tests during your treatment with Beleodaq to check for liver problems. Tell your doctor right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms of liver problems: yellowing of the skin or the white part of your eyes (jaundice), dark urine, itching, or pain in the right upper stomach area.
- Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS). TLS is caused by a fast breakdown of cancer cells. Your doctor will check you for TLS during treatment with Beleodaq.
- Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are common with Beleodaq and can sometimes be serious. Tell your doctor if you develop nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. Your doctor may prescribe medicines to help prevent or treat these side effects.
- Common side effects of Beleodaq include ; fatigue, fever, and low red blood cell count.
How will I receive Beleodaq?
- Beleodaq will be given to you by intravenous (IV) injection into your vein, usually over 30 minutes.
- Beleodaq is given one time a day on Days 1 through 5 of a 21-day cycle of treatment.
- You should have regular blood tests before and during your treatment with Beleodaq.
- Your doctor may change your dose of Beleodaq, change when you receive your treatment, or stop treatment if you have certain side effects while receiving Beleodaq.
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Important Safety Information
- Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant while receiving Beleodaq.
- You and your doctor should decide if you will receive Beleodaq or breastfeed. You should not do both.
- Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away
Ask your healthcare provider if you do not know.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking Beleodaq?
Before receiving Beleodaq, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- have an infection
- have had chemotherapy treatment
- have liver or kidney problems
- have nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Beleodaq can harm your unborn baby. You should not become pregnant while receiving Beleodaq.
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Beleodaq passes into your breast milk
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbals supplements.
It is not known if Beleodaq is safe and effective in children.
General information about Beleodaq
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. You can ask your pharmacist or doctor for information about Beleodaq that is written for health professionals.
What are the ingredients in Beleodaq?
Active ingredient: Belinostat
Other ingredient: L-Arginine