Eribulin
Generic name: eribulin [ e-RIB-ue-lin ]
Brand name: Halaven
Dosage form: intravenous solution (1 mg/2 mL)
Drug class:Mitotic inhibitors
What is eribulin?
Eribulin is used to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic).
Eribulin is also used to treat liposarcoma, a rare type of cancer that develops in fatty tissue anywhere in the body. Eribulin is used for liposarcoma that cannot be treated with surgery, or has spread throughout the body.
Eribulin is usually given after at least two other cancer treatments did not work or have stopped working.
Eribulin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Eribulin can weaken (suppress) your immune system, and you may get an infection or bleed more easily. Call your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding, or signs of infection (fever, chills, cough, or painful urination).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use eribulin if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease;
heart problems;
long QT syndrome (in you or a family member); or
an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood).
Eribulin can harm an unborn baby if the mother or the father is using eribulin.
If you are a woman, do not use eribulin if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 2 weeks after your last dose.
If you are a man, use effective birth control if your sex partner is able to get pregnant. Keep using birth control for at least 3.5 months (14 weeks )after your last dose.
Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs while either the mother or the father is using eribulin.
This medicine may affect fertility (ability to have children) in both men and women. However, it is important to use birth control to prevent pregnancy because eribulin can harm an unborn baby.
Do not breastfeed while using this medicine, and for at least 2 weeks after your last dose.
How is eribulin given?
Eribulin is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Eribulin is given in a 21-day treatment cycle. You may need to use the medicine only during the first 1 to 2 weeks of each cycle. Your doctor will determine how long to treat you with this medicine.
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