Let's take a minute to talk about your medication.

This is Copiktra. It can help treat certain types of leukemia and certain types of lymphomas that are not responding to other therapies. It may have other uses, too.

You should take Copiktra exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is often given twice daily. You can take your doses with or without food. Swallow the capsules whole, and do not open, break, or chew them.

Most patients tolerate this medicine well. Common side effects include a fever, nausea, and cough or upper respiratory infection. You may also feel tired and have bone or muscle pain. Your doctor will order labs to help keep this medicine safe for you. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

As with any medicine, rare but serious side effects can occur. With Copiktra these include infections, inflammation of your lungs or intestines, and skin reactions. You should read the Medication Guide to know what symptoms to watch for and when to report them.
Drug interactions can occur. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking other medicines.

This medicine can harm unborn babies. Women should not become pregnant or breastfeed while taking this medicine. Both men and women should talk to their doctors about which birth control to use and for how long.

For best results with Copiktra, plan ahead for refills. You should store the medicine at room temperature in the original bottle.