What is Padcev: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Padcev

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

• Missed dose: Injection routeThis medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or treatment clinic for instructions.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• Missed dose: Injection routeThis medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or treatment clinic for instructions.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

What to do if you miss a dose of Padcev

Padcev contraindications

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

Padcev warnings

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

• Injection 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. Women should use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 2 months after the last dose. Men should not father a child for at least 4 months after treatment ends.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Changes in blood sugar levelsPeripheral neuropathy (nerve problem)Eye problemsSkin reactionsInfusion site reactions

• 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.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, eye or vision problems, or nerve problems.

• Do not breastfeed during treatment and for at least 3 weeks after the last dose.

• If you plan to have children, talk with your doctor before using this medicine. Some men using this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children).

Padcev interactions

• Some medicines can affect how enfortumab vedotin-ejfv works. Tell your doctor if you are also using ketoconazole or rifampin.