Rhapsido (Oral)
Remibrutinib is used in adults to treat chronic spontaneous urticaria (hives) after other treatments did not work or stopped working. Remibrutinib is not used to treat other types of urticaria.
Remibrutinib may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
uses
What is Rhapsido (Oral) used for?
- Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria
warnings
What is the most important information I should know about Rhapsido (Oral)?
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:
- recent surgery or plan to have surgery;
- bleeding problems or using a blood thinner;
- if you recently received or are scheduled to receive a vaccine; or
- liver disease.
Make sure you are current on all vaccines before you start using remibrutinib.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of remibrutinib on the baby.
It is not known if remibrutinib will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.
Side Effects
What are the side effects of Rhapsido (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:
- any bleeding that will not stop;
- easy bruising or bleeding (nosebleeds, bleeding gums);
- pinpoint purple or red spots under your skin;
- pink or brown urine, bloody or tarry stools; or
- severe headache, dizziness, confusion, weakness.
Common side effects may include:
- headache;
- cold symptoms such as stuffy or runny nose, sore throat;
- bleeding;
- nausea; or
- stomach pain.
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 Rhapsido (Oral) if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of remibrutinib on the baby.
It is not known if remibrutinib will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Rhapsido (Oral)?
Avoid receiving a "live" vaccine while you are being treated with remibrutinib. Live vaccines include measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), rotavirus, typhoid, yellow fever, varicella (chickenpox), and zoster (shingles).
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to take Rhapsido (Oral)?
Use Rhapsido (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.
Do not change your dose or stop taking this medicine without your doctor's advice.
Remibrutinib is usually taken twice per day.
You may take remibrutinib with or without food.
Swallow the tablet whole with water and do not crush, chew, or break it.
If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using remibrutinib. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time before and after surgery.
You may bleed more easily. Call your doctor if you have unusual bleeding.
Store this medicine in the original container at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Skip the missed 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 Rhapsido (Oral)?
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