Side effects with TABRECTA
Learn about possible side effects of TABRECTA
Taking TABRECTA
TABRECTA® (capmatinib) tablets
How should I take TABRECTA?
Take TABRECTA exactly as your health care provider tells you. TABRECTA is an oral tablet. The recommended dose of TABRECTA is 400 mg (two 200-mg tablets) twice daily. It’s important to always follow your health care provider’s directions when taking TABRECTA.
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Take TABRECTA 2 times a day with or without food
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Swallow TABRECTA tablets whole. Do not break, chew, or crush TABRECTA tablets
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Your health care provider may change your dose, or have you temporarily or permanently stop treatment with TABRECTA, if you have certain side effects
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Do not change your dose or stop taking TABRECTA unless your health care provider tells you to
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If you miss or vomit a dose of TABRECTA, do not make up the dose. Take your next dose at your regularly scheduled time
What should I avoid while taking TABRECTA?
Your skin may be sensitive to the sun (photosensitivity) during treatment with TABRECTA.
Limit direct sunlight exposure
Use sunscreen
Wear clothes that cover your skin
How should I store TABRECTA?
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Store TABRECTA at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C)
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Store TABRECTA in the original package with the drying agent (desiccant) cartridge
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Protect TABRECTA from moisture
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Throw away (discard) any unused TABRECTA you have left after 6 weeks of first opening the bottle
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Talk to your pharmacist for instructions on how to discard unused TABRECTA tablets
Keep TABRECTA and all medicines out of the reach of children.
