What you
can expect
WHEN TAKING VORANIGO®
VORANIGO IS A once-daily pill
The standard dose of VORANIGO is one 40 mg pill taken by mouth.
- The dose for children 12 years and older who weigh 88 pounds or less (<40 kg) is 20 mg once daily by mouth
Take control of your treatment schedule: CHOOSE A CONVENIENT, CONSISTENT TIME TO TAKE VORANIGO EACH DAY.
- Take VORANIGO exactly as your healthcare provider tells you
- Do not change your dose or stop taking VORANIGO without talking to your healthcare provider
- Take VORANIGO once a day, about the same time each day
- Swallow VORANIGO pills whole with water. Do not split, crush, or chew the pills
Your doctor can help answer any questions you may have about taking VORANIGO.
What if I miss a dose of VORANIGO?
If you miss a dose of VORANIGO by less than 6 hours, take the missed dose right away. Take your next dose at your usual time.
If you miss a dose by more than 6 hours, skip the dose for the day. Take your next dose at your usual time.
If you vomit after taking VORANIGO, do not take an extra dose. Take your next dose at your usual time.
Taking other medications while taking VORANIGO
Some medications may affect how VORANIGO works in your body, and VORANIGO may affect how other medications work in your body as well.
Make sure to talk to your healthcare team about all the medications you take, including all over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
If you start any new medications while taking VORANIGO, inform all your healthcare professionals so they all have the most current list.
How to store VORANIGO
Store VORANIGO at room temperature between 68 °F and 77 °F (20 °C to
25 °C).
25 °C).
VORANIGO comes with desiccant canisters (drying agents) in the bottle to help keep the medicine dry (protect from moisture). Do not remove the desiccant canister from the bottle. Do not swallow the desiccant canister.
The VORANIGO bottle has a child resistant cap. Keep VORANIGO and all medicines out of reach of children.
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Reproductive health considerations
VORANIGO is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it may harm an unborn baby. It may affect fertility in females and males, which can impact the ability to have children. You’re encouraged to discuss family planning options with your healthcare provider, including referral to an onco-fertility specialist.
Females who are able to become pregnant:
- Your healthcare provider will do a pregnancy test before you start treatment with VORANIGO
- You should use effective nonhormonal birth control during treatment with VORANIGO and for 3 months after the last dose. VORANIGO may affect how hormonal contraceptives (birth control) work and cause them to not work well. Talk to your healthcare provider about birth control methods that may be right for you during treatment with VORANIGO
- Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant during treatment with VORANIGO
Males with female partners who are able to become pregnant:
- You should use effective birth control during treatment with VORANIGO and for 3 months after the last dose
- Tell your healthcare provider right away if your partner becomes pregnant or thinks she may be pregnant during your treatment with VORANIGO
Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if VORANIGO passes into breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment with VORANIGO and for 2 months after the last dose.
HOW IS THE
length of treatment
WITH VORANIGO DETERMINED?
Treatment with VORANIGO does not follow a predetermined number of months. VORANIGO can be taken as long as the disease does not progress or as long as the patient can tolerate the medication. Most people taking VORANIGO in the INDIGO clinical trial were on the treatment for over 1 year.
