KISQALI was proven safe and effective

It’s natural to have concerns about side effects when starting a new treatment. Before you start treatment, talking to your care team about potential side effects and how they can be managed may help you feel more in control of your treatment plan. Side effect management tips are also featured on this page.

If you begin to experience any side effects of treatment, it's important to let your doctor know.

Common side effects

KISQALI may cause fertility problems in males, which may affect your ability to father a child. Talk to your health care provider if this is a problem for you. 

If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, talk to your doctor. KISQALI can harm your unborn baby.

Talk to your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

These are not all the possible side effects of KISQALI. For more information, ask your care team or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch ↗ or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

Serious side effects

	Lung problems KISQALI may cause severe or life-threatening inflammation of the lungs during treatment that may lead to death. Tell your health care provider right away if you have any new or worsening symptoms, including: trouble breathing or shortness of breath cough with or without mucus chest pain
	Severe skin reaction Tell your health care provider or get medical help right away if you get a severe rash or rash that keeps getting worse, reddened skin, flu-like symptoms, skin pain or burning, blistering of the lips, eyes, or mouth, or blisters on the skin or skin peeling, with or without fever.
	Heart rhythm problems (QT prolongation) KISQALI can cause a heart problem known as QT prolongation. This condition can cause an abnormal heartbeat and may lead to death. Your health care provider should check your heart and do blood tests before and during treatment with KISQALI. Tell your health care provider right away if you have a change in your heartbeat (a fast or irregular heartbeat) or if you feel dizzy or faint.
	Liver problems KISQALI can cause serious liver problems. Your health care provider should do blood tests to check your liver before and during treatment with KISQALI. Tell your health care provider right away if you get any of the following signs and symptoms of liver problems:   yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes (jaundice) dark or brown (tea-colored) urine feeling very tired loss of appetite pain on the upper right side of your stomach area (abdomen) bleeding or bruising more easily than normal
	Low white blood cell counts (neutropenia) Low white blood cell counts are very common during treatment with KISQALI and may result in infections that may be severe. Your health care provider should check your white blood cell counts before and during treatment with KISQALI. Tell your health care provider right away if you have signs and symptoms of low white blood cell counts or infections, such as fever and chills.

Managing side effects

If you experience any side effects, the most important thing you can do is talk to your doctor. They are there to make sure you have the best experience possible with KISQALI.

ACT on any side effects

...your doctor if you’re feeling a side effect. Explain what you’re feeling and how you’re feeling.

...for yourself by carefully following your doctor’s instructions. Do not change your dose on your own.

...how your side effect feels as your treatment continues. Your doctor may recommend other medications to manage side effects.

Depending on what type of side effect you are experiencing, your health care provider may tell you to pause or decrease your dose of KISQALI.

Remember:

• Talk to your doctor about how you're feeling physically and emotionally

• Supportive care can help control or prevent side effects, such as pain, nausea, or fatigue

• Be sure to share with your care team a list of any medications, vitamins, or herbal supplements you are currently taking. It’s important to make sure that all your medications work safely together

Tips to help manage common side effects of KISQALI

Managing certain side effects may be easier than you think. The tips below can help you manage these common side effects if you experience them.

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