Vijoice

Generic name:alpelisib
Dosage form: tablets
Drug class:PI3K inhibitors

Medically reviewed by Judith Stewart, BPharm. Last updated on May 11, 2022.

What is Vijoice?

Vijoice is a prescription medicine used to treat adults and children 2 years of age and older with severe phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase catalytic subunit alpha (PIK3CA)-Related Overgrowth Spectrum (PROS).

It is not known if this medicine is safe and effective in children below 2 years of age.

Who should not take Vijoice?

You should not take Vijoice if you have had a severe allergic reaction to alpelisib or are allergic to any of the ingredients.

• See the end of this page for a complete list of the ingredients.
• See Vijoice side effects for signs and symptoms of severe allergic reactions.

Before you take Vijoice

Before you start treatment, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

• have a history of diabetes.
• have a history of skin rash, redness of skin, blistering of the lips, eyes or mouth, or skin peeling.
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Vijoice can harm your unborn baby.
  Females who are able to become pregnant:
  • Your healthcare provider will check to see if you are pregnant before you start treatment.
  • You should use effective birth control during treatment, and for 1 week after the last dose. Talk to your healthcare provider about birth control methods that may be right for you during this time.
  • If you become pregnant or think you are pregnant, tell your healthcare provider right away.

Males with female partners who are able to become pregnant should use condoms and effective birth control during treatment, and for 1 week after the last dose. If your female partner becomes pregnant, tell your healthcare provider right away.

• are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Vijoice passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment, and for 1 week after the last dose.

What other drugs will affect Vijoice?

Tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Vijoice and other medicines may affect each other causing side effects. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider or pharmacist when you get
a new medicine.

How should I take Vijoice?

• Take Vijoice tablets exactly as your healthc..