What is larotrectinib? What should I avoid while taking this medicine?

Larotrectinibis used to treat certain tumors caused by the abnormal "NTRK" gene. Larotrectinib is used when the cancer has spread to other parts of the body or cannot be removed with surgery or other cancer treatments. Larotrectinibis sometimes used after other cancer treatments have failed or stopped working.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have:: liver disease; or nerve problems. Before starting this treatment, patients may need to have a negative pregnancy test. Both men and women taking larotrectinib should use effective contraception to prevent pregnancy. Larotrectinib may harm your unborn baby or cause birth defects if the mother or father is using this drug if you continue to use birth control for at least1 week after the last dose. This medicine may affect a woman's fertility. However, it is important to use birth control to prevent pregnancy because larotrectinib can harm an unborn baby. Do not breastfeed while taking this medicine, and at least1weeks after the last dose.

You should avoid driving or engaging in dangerous activities while taking larotrectinib. Grapefruit may interact with larotrectinib and cause unwanted side effects, avoid grapefruit products. If you want to get more high-quality information, you can contact YaDE. YaDE will do its best to learn more about high-quality overseas drugs for you.