Warnings


What may interact with Tafinlar?

This medicine may interact with the following medications:

-clarithromycin
-dexamethasone
-female hormones, like estrogens or progestins and birth control pills, patches, rings, or injections
-gemfibrozil
-grapefruit juice
-ketoconazole
-midazolam
-nefazodone
-warfarin

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

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

-diabetes
-eye disease, vision problems
-G6PD deficiency
-having surgery
-history of bleeding problems
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to dabrafenib, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Tafinlar?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress.
Talk to your doctor about your risk of cancer. You may be more at risk for certain types of cancers if you take this medicine.
Tell your doctor or health care professional right away if you have any change in your eyesight.
Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine or for at least 2 weeks after stopping it. 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. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information. Do not breast-feed an infant while taking this medicine or for 2 weeks after stopping it.
Males who get this medicine must use a condom during sex with females who can get pregnant. If you get a women pregnant, the baby could have birth defects. The baby could die before they are born. You will need to continue wearing a condom for at least 2 weeks after stopping the medicine. Tell your healthcare provider right away if your partner becomes pregnant while you are taking this medicine.
This medicine may interfere with the ability to have a child. You should talk with your doctor or health care professional if you are concerned about your fertility.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Store between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Your healthcare provider or pharmacist should throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

Keep out of the reach of children.