What is Adcetris: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Adcetris

• Missed dose: Injection routeCall your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. This medicine must be given slowly, so the needle will have to stay in place for at least 30 minutes.

• Injection routeYou will receive this medicine while you are in a hospital or cancer treatment center. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

• You may also receive other medicines (including fever medicine, allergy medicine, steroids, G-CSF) to help prevent possible allergic reactions to the injection.

• Injection routeYou will receive this medicine while you are in a hospital or cancer treatment center. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

• You may also receive other medicines (including fever medicine, allergy medicine, steroids, G-CSF) to help prevent possible allergic reactions to the injection.

• Missed dose: Injection routeCall your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein. This medicine must be given slowly, so the needle will have to stay in place for at least 30 minutes.

What to do if you miss a dose of Adcetris

Adcetris contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to brentuximab, or if you are pregnant.

Adcetris warnings

• Injection routeThis medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 6 months after your last dose. Male patients with female partners should use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for at least 6 months after the last dose.

• Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, lung or breathing problems, or stomach or bowel problems.

• Injection 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.

• This medicine may cause the following problems: Peripheral neuropathy (nerve problem)Infusion reactionIncreased risk for serious infectionsTumor lysis syndrome (electrolyte and metabolic problem that can be life-threatening)Liver problemsProgressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (brain infection that can be life-threatening)New or worsening lung problemsSerious skin reactionsStomach or bowel problems, including bleeding, blockage, perforation, or ulcersHigh blood sugar

• 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 make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet

• Severe stomach pain, bloody or black stools, vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds

• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Adcetris interactions

• Do not receive this medicine together with bleomycin.

• Some medicines can affect how brentuximab works. Tell your doctor if you are using ketoconazole or rifampin.

• Injection 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.

• This medicine may cause the following problems: Peripheral neuropathy (a nerve problem)Infusion reactionLiver damageTumor lysis syndrome (electrolyte and metabolic problem that can be life-threatening)Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (brain infection that can be life-threatening)New or worse lung problemsSerious skin reactionsStomach or bowel problems, including bleeding, blockage, perforation, or ulcers

• This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.