What is Poteligeo: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Poteligeo

• 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.

• 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.

• Your doctor may give you other medicines (including allergy medicine, fever medicine) before your first infusion of this medicine to prevent unwanted effects.

• 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 need to stay in place for at least 60 minutes.

• 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 Poteligeo

Poteligeo contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to mogamulizumab-kpkc.

Poteligeo warnings

• 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.

• 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. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 3 months after the last dose.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Serious skin reactionsInfusion reactionIncreased risk of infectionsAutoimmune problems (including hepatitis, hypothyroidism, myocarditis, myositis, pneumonitis, polymyositis, Guillain-Barré syndrome)

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

• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have a history of autoimmune problems or if you have had a stem cell transplant.

Poteligeo interactions