Generic name:
Tovorafenib – oral

Pronunciation
(TOE-voe-RAF-e-nib)

Brand name(s)
Ojemda

USES

This medication is used to treat a certain type of brain tumor (pediatric low-grade glioma). Tovorafenib belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of tumor cells.

Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking tovorafenib and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once a week.

If you are taking the tablet form of this medication, swallow the tablets whole with water. Do not cut, crush, or chew the tablets.

If you are taking the liquid form of this medication, read the Instructions for Use before you start taking this medication. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Carefully follow the directions to mix the powder in the bottle with room-temperature water before each dose. Do not use cold water. Shake the bottle well for 60 seconds to mix the water with the powder. After mixing, carefully measure the dose using the provided special measuring device (oral syringe). Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. Do not re-use the oral syringe. Use a new oral syringe for each dose. If not used right away, the mixed medication may be stored at room temperature for up to 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, throw away any unused mixed medication.

If you are giving this medication through a feeding tube, ask your health care professional for detailed instructions on how to properly mix and give it.

The dosage is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, and body size.

If you vomit right after taking a dose, you may take another dose.

Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it on the same day each week.

Do not increase your dose or use this drug more often or for longer than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of serious side effects will increase.

Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs and may harm an unborn baby, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not handle this medication or breathe the dust from the tablets.