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

This is Tibsovo. It is used to treat acute myeloid leukemia or A.M.L. for short. It may have other uses too. 

Tibsovo is a tablet that is taken by mouth. Make sure to take it at the same time each day. You should take it with a full glass of water. You can take this medicine with or without food. However, you should avoid taking this medicine with a meal high in fat. You should take it exactly as your doctor tells you to. You should swallow the tablets whole, and do not crush, chew or cut them. 

This medication can cause side effects. Common side effects include diarrhea, nausea and feeling tired. It can also cause lack of appetite, swelling and abdominal pain. If these or other side effects become reasons you want to stop taking this medicine, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You should not stop taking it, unless your doctor says it's okay. To help keep this medicine safe for you, your doctor will follow your condition closely and will order blood tests.

As with any medicine, other serious side effects can occur. With Tibsovo, this includes changes to your heart rhythm, fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. You should discuss these and all possible side effects with your doctor. Also, you should read the "Medication Guide" for more information on which symptoms to watch for and when to report them.

Tibsovo may interact with other medicines. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines or before getting a vaccine.

Tibsovo can harm unborn babies. Women taking Tibsovo should not become pregnant or breastfeed.

For best results with Tibsovo, work closely with your healthcare team to manage side effects.