Drug Detail:Erivedge (Vismodegib [ vis-moe-deg-ib ])
Generic Name: VISMODEGIB 150mg
Dosage Form: capsule
Drug Class: Hedgehog pathway inhibitors
Drug Detail:Erivedge (Vismodegib [ vis-moe-deg-ib ])
Generic Name: VISMODEGIB 150mg
Dosage Form: capsule
Drug Class: Hedgehog pathway inhibitors
Verify pregnancy status of females of reproductive potential within 7 days prior to initiating ERIVEDGE [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1, 8.3)].
The recommended dosage of ERIVEDGE is 150 mg taken orally once daily, with or without food, until disease progression or until unacceptable toxicity.
Swallow capsules whole. Do not open or crush capsules.
If a dose of ERIVEDGE is missed, resume dosing with the next scheduled dose.
Withhold ERIVEDGE for up to 8 weeks for intolerable adverse reactions until improvement or resolution. Treatment durations shorter than 8 weeks prior to interruptions have not been studied.
Permanently discontinue ERIVEDGE if patients experience severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCARs) including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), or drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
Interrupt ERIVEDGE for severe or intolerable musculoskeletal adverse reactions. Permanently discontinue ERIVEDGE for recurrent, severe or intolerable musculoskeletal adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].