Odomzo
Generic name:sonidegib [ SOE-ni-DEG-ib ]
Drug class:Hedgehog pathway inhibitors
What is Odomzo?
Odomzo is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.
Odomzo is used to treat basal cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer).
Odomzo is usually given when surgery or radiation cannot be used, or have been used without success.
Warnings
Odomzo can cause severe birth defects or stillbirth if the mother or father is taking this medicine at the time of conception or during pregnancy. Both men and women using this medicine should use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy.
If you are a woman, do not use sonidegib if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 20 months after your last dose.
If you are a man, always use a condom during sex with a woman who is pregnant or is able to get pregnant, even if you have had a vasectomy. Keep using condoms while you are taking Odomzo and for at least 8 months after your last dose.
Odomzo can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain or weakness.
Before taking this medicine
To make sure Odomzo is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease; or
a muscle disorder called rhabdomyolysis or myopathy.
You will need to have a negative pregnancy test before you start taking Odomzo.
Sonidegib can cause severe birth defects or stillbirth if the mother or father is taking this medicine at the time of conception or during pregnancy. Both men and women using this medicine should use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy.
If you are a woman, do not use this medicine if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for at least 20 months after your last dose. Stop using Odomzo and call your doctor at once if you quit using birth control, if your period is late, or if you think you might be pregnant.
If you are a man, always use a condom during sex with a woman who is pregnant or is able to get pregnant, even if you have had a vasectomy. Keep using condoms while you are taking this medicine and for at least 8 months after your last dose.
Call your doctor if you have unprotected sex or if you believe your form of contraception has failed, whether you are a man or a woman.
Do not breastfeed while using this medicine, and for at least 20 months after your last dose.
How should I take Odomzo?
Take Odomzo exactly as prescribed by your doctor. F...
