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Fruzaqla

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Medically Reviewed by Oluni Odunlami, MD TheMediTary.Com | Reviewed: Feb 27, 2024  Additional Content by TheMediTary.Com

Generic name: Fruquintinib

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available

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What is Fruzaqla?

Fruquintinib is used in adults to treat colorectal cancer. This medicine is used when the cancer has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic).

Fruquintinib is given after other treatments did not work or stopped working.

Fruquintinib may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:

  • an active or recent infection;
  • an allergy to aspirin or food dye (tartrazine or sunset yellow fcf);
  • a perforation (a hole or tear) in your stomach or intestines;
  • bleeding problems, or a wound that has not healed;
  • a recent surgery or have a planned surgery within the next 2 weeks;
  • a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;
  • high blood pressure; or
  • liver or kidney disease.

Fruquintinib can harm an unborn baby if the mother or the father is using this medicine.

  • If you are a woman, you may need a pregnancy test to make sure you are not pregnant. Use birth control while using this medicine and for at least 2 weeks after your last dose.
  • If you are a man, use birth control if your sex partner is able to get pregnant. Keep using birth control for at least 2 weeks after your last dose.
  • Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs.

Do not breastfeed while using this medicine, and for at least 2 weeks after your last dose.

How should I use Fruzaqla

Use Fruzaqla (Oral) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Fruquintinib is usually taken once a day for 21 days. Your doctor will determine your treatment schedule. Do not change your dose or stop using this medicine without your doctor's advice.

Take the medicine at the same time each day. You may take fruquintinib with or without food.

Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it.

If you vomit shortly after taking fruquintinib, do not take another dose. Wait until your next scheduled dose time to take the medicine again.

Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. You may also need frequent medical tests, including blood tests to check your liver function. Your cancer treatments may be delayed based on the results.

You may be given other medications to help prevent or treat certain side effects.

If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using fruquintinib. You will need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What should I do if I missed a dose of Fruzaqla (Oral)?

Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if your next dose is due in less than 12 hours. Do not use two doses at one time.

Fruzaqla side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Some people taking fruquintinib have developed a perforation (a hole or tear) or a fistula (an abnormal passageway) within the stomach or intestines. Call your doctor if you have severe stomach pain, or if you feel like you are choking and gagging when you eat or drink.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of a heart attack, blood clot, or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, leg swelling, or feeling short of breath.

Also call your doctor at once if you have:

  • severe headache, pounding in your neck or ears;
  • a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
  • increased urination, swelling in your ankles or feet;
  • confusion, thinking problems, vision problems, seizure;
  • loss of balance or coordination;
  • redness, rash, or blisters on the palms of your hands or the soles of your feet;
  • any wound that will not heal;
  • signs of infection--fever, chills, sore throat, body aches, unusual tiredness, loss of appetite, trouble breathing or cough;
  • unusual bleeding--easy bruising, nosebleeds, bleeding gums, abnormal vaginal bleeding, heavy menstrual bleeding, any bleeding that will not stop;
  • bleeding inside your body--weakness, dizziness, pink or brown urine, bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; or
  • liver problems--loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Your cancer treatments may be delayed or permanently discontinued if you have certain side effects.

Common side effects may include:

  • changes in your voice or hoarseness;
  • stomach pain, diarrhea; or
  • feeling weak or tired.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What other drugs will affect Fruzaqla?

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

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