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Jeselhy

Jeselhy

Manufacturer:

Taiho Pharmaceutical

Distributor:

DKLL

Marketer:

DKLL
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Pimitespib
Indications/Uses
GI stromal tumor that has progressed after cancer chemotherapy including but not limited to imatinib, sunitinib, regorafenib.
Dosage/Direction for Use
160 mg once daily for 5 consecutive days, followed by 2 days off, & repeat. Dose reduction: 1st-level reduction: 120 mg daily. 2nd-level reduction: 80 mg daily. 3rd-level reduction: 40 mg daily.
Administration
Should be taken with food: Not to be taken 1 hr before & 2 hr after meal.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Serious renal disorders resulting from dehydration due to diarrhoea; adverse drug reactions of duodenal ulcer & intra-abdominal haemorrhage. Eye disorder. Carefully monitor electrolytes & consider fluid replacement to prevent dehydration & electrolyte shift. Ensure early detection of ocular reactions including early ophthalmologic consultation of any persistent or vision-reducing ocular symptoms. Consider possibility of decrease in reproductive function. Women of childbearing potential & men whose partner is of childbearing potential should use appropriate contraception during & for appropriate period after end of treatment. Pregnancy. Not to breastfeed while on treatment.
Adverse Reactions
Night blindness; diarrhoea, nausea; malaise; increased blood creatinine; decreased appetite; taste disorder; renal impairment. Anaemia; blurred vision, visual impairment; vomiting; liver disorder; increased ALT & AST; rash. Hypothyroidism; retinal vein occlusion, retinopathy, acquired colour blindness; abdominal discomfort & pain, dry mouth, dyspepsia, enterocolitis, stomatitis, intra-abdominal & duodenal ulcer haemorrhage; oedema, pyrexia; pneumonia, cystitis; decreased platelet count, increased blood bilirubin, blood alkaline phosphatase & LDH, decreased wt & blood P; hypokalaemia, dehydration; proteinuria, dysuria; dysphonia; alopecia, pruritus, acneiform dermatitis, eczema, maculo-papular rash.
Drug Interactions
May alter conc & activity w/ P-gp & BCRP inhibitors or inducers. May increase conc of midazolam; metformin; P-gp, BCRP & OATP1B1 substrates.
MIMS Class
Cytotoxic Chemotherapy
ATC Classification
L01X - OTHER ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS ; Used in the treatment of cancer.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Jeselhy FC tab 40 mg
Packing/Price
4 × 10's
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