Inluriyo (Oral)
Imlunestrant is used in adults to treat certain types of breast cancer that are advanced or that have spread to other parts of the body (metastatic) after other treatments did not work or stopped working.
Imlunestrant may be used alone or in combination with other treatments.
Your doctor will make sure you have the correct tumor type to be treated with imlunestrant.
Imlunestrant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
warnings
What is the most important information I should know about Inluriyo (Oral)?
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:
- high cholesterol or triglycerides; or
- liver disease.
Imlunestrant 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 1 week 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 while using this medicine and for at least 1 week after your last dose.
- Tell your doctor right away if a pregnancy occurs.
Do not breastfeed while using this medicine, and for at least 1 week after your last dose.
Imlunestrant may affect fertility in men or women. Pregnancy could be harder to achieve while either parent is using this medicine.
Side Effects
What are the side effects of Inluriyo (Oral)?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- fluid build-up in or around the lungs--pain when you breathe, feeling short of breath while lying down, wheezing, gasping for breath, cough with foamy mucus, cold and clammy skin, anxiety, rapid heartbeats;
- heart attack symptoms--chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating;
- heart problems--swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath, slow heart rate, weak pulse, fainting, slow breathing (breathing may stop), low blood pressure, confusion, severe drowsiness;
- stomach bleeding--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 change, be delayed or permanently discontinued if you have certain side effects.
Common side effects may include:
- muscle and joint pain;
- nausea, constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain;
- tiredness;
- high cholesterol or triglycerides; or
- abnormal blood tests.
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.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I take Inluriyo (Oral) if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Do not breastfeed while using this medicine, and for at least 1 week after your last dose.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Inluriyo (Oral)?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to take Inluriyo (Oral)?
Use Inluriyo (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. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Your doctor will perform tests to make sure imlunestrant is the right treatment for you.
Do not change your dose or stop taking this medicine without your doctor's advice.
Imlunestrant is usually taken once per day, at the same time each day.
Take on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours before or 1 hour after a meal.
Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.
If you vomit shortly after taking imlunestrant, do not take another dose. Take your next dose as scheduled.
You will need frequent blood tests before and during treatment with imlunestrant.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Read and carefully follow the instructions provided with this medicine about how to safely dispose of any unused portion.
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if you are 6 or more hours late for the dose and take your next dose at the regular time. Do not take two doses at one time.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose on Inluriyo (Oral)?
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