Warnings


What may interact with Bexarotene?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-dasabuvir; ombitasvir; paritaprevir; ritonavir
This medicine may interact with the following medications:

-atorvastatin
-carboplatin
-female hormones, like estrogens or progestins and birth control pills, patches, rings, or injections
-paclitaxel
-gemfibrozil
-medicines for diabetes, like insulin, glipizide, or glyburide
-tamoxifen
-vitamin A and other supplements containing vitamin A

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Bexarotene?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-cataracts
-diabetes
-gall bladder disease
-high cholesterol or triglycerides
-history of pancreatitis
-if you often drink alcohol
-liver disease
-thyroid disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to bexarotene, vitamin A, other vitamin A analogs (i.e., retinoids), other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Bexarotene?

Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine. Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. If you are capable of becoming pregnant, you must have a pregnancy test within 1 week before you start therapy and monthly while you are taking this medicine to confirm you are not pregnant. Women must use effective birth control continuously starting 1 month prior to beginning this medicine and until 1 month after stopping it. It is recommended that you use 2 reliable forms of birth control together. Because this drug may decrease the effect of hormonal birth control, 1 of the forms of birth control should be non-hormonal. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information. Do not breast-feed an infant while taking this medicine.
Men who have a partner who is pregnant or who is capable of becoming pregnant should use a condom during sexual activity while taking this medicine and for 1 month after stopping it.
You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.
This medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store between 2 and 25 degrees C (36 and 77 degrees F). Protect from heat and moisture. Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.