MAYZENT- siponimod tablet, film coated
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
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This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration | Revised: June 2024 |
MEDICATION GUIDE MAYZENT (Māʹzĕnt) (siponimod) tablets, for oral use |
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What is the most important information I should know about MAYZENT?
1. MAYZENT may cause serious side effects, including: Slow heart rate (bradycardia or bradyarrhythmia) when you start taking MAYZENT. MAYZENT can cause your heart rate to slow down, especially after you take your first dose. You should have a test, called an electrocardiogram (ECG), to check the electrical activity of your heart, before you take your first dose of MAYZENT. During the initial updosing period (4 days for the 1 mg daily dose or 5 days for the 2 mg daily dose), if you miss 1 or more doses of MAYZENT, you need to restart the updosing. Call your healthcare provider if you miss a dose of MAYZENT. See “How should I take MAYZENT?” 2. Infections. MAYZENT can increase your risk of serious infections that can be life-threatening and cause death. MAYZENT lowers the number of white blood cells (lymphocytes) in your blood. This will usually go back to normal within 3 to 4 weeks of stopping treatment. Your healthcare provider should review a recent blood test of your white blood cells before you start taking MAYZENT. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms of an infection during treatment with MAYZENT and for 3 to 4 weeks after your last dose of MAYZENT: |
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3. Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML). MAYZENT can increase your risk for PML, which is a rare brain infection that usually leads to death or severe disability. If PML happens, it usually happens in people with weakened immune systems but has happened in people who do not have weakened immune systems. Symptoms of PML get worse over days to weeks. Call your doctor right away if you have any new or worsening neurologic symptoms that have lasted several days, including: | |
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4. A problem with your vision called macular edema. Macular edema can cause some of the same vision symptoms as a multiple sclerosis (MS) attack (optic neuritis). You may not notice any symptoms with macular edema. If macular edema happens, it usually starts in the first 1 to 4 months after you start taking MAYZENT but can happen at any time. Your healthcare provider should test your vision around the time you start taking MAYZENT, periodically while taking MAYZENT, and any time you notice vision changes during treatment with MAYZENT. Your risk of macular edema is higher if you have diabetes or have had an inflammation of your eye called uveitis. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms: |
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See "What are the possible side effects of MAYZENT?" for more information about side effects. | |
What is MAYZENT?
MAYZENT is a prescription medicine that is used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults. It is not known if MAYZENT is safe and effective in children. |
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Who should not take MAYZENT? Do not take MAYZENT if you:
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What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking MAYZENT? Before taking MAYZENT, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you:
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. Using MAYZENT and other medicines together may affect each other causing serious side effects. |
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How should I take MAYZENT?
The daily maintenance dose of MAYZENT is either 1 mg or 2 mg, depending on your CYP2C9 genotype. Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure about your daily maintenance dose. Do not split, crush, or chew MAYZENT tablets; take tablets whole. Start your treatment with MAYZENT using the following titration schedule with your starter pack: |
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What are the possible side effects of MAYZENT? MAYZENT may cause serious side effects, including:
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◦ nausea |
◦ loss of appetite |
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◦ sudden severe headache |
◦ sudden loss of vision or other changes in your vision |
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The most common side effects of MAYZENT include:
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that bother you or that do not go away. These are not all of the possible side effects of MAYZENT. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. |
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How should I store MAYZENT?
Unopened Containers MAYZENT 0.25 mg, 1 mg, and 2 mg tablets may be stored at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C) for up to 3 months. If you need to store MAYZENT tablets for more than 3 months, containers should remain unopened and stored in a refrigerator between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C) until use. Opened Containers Bottles MAYZENT 0.25 mg, 1 mg, and 2 mg tablets may be stored at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C) for up to 3 months. Do not refrigerate after opening. Starter Pack/Blister Card MAYZENT 0.25 mg tablets may be stored at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C) for up to 3 months. Do not refrigerate after opening. Store in original calendarized blister wallet container. Keep MAYZENT and all medicines out of the reach of children. |
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General information about the safe and effective use of MAYZENT.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use MAYZENT for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give MAYZENT to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for more information about MAYZENT that is written for health professionals. |
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What are the ingredients in MAYZENT? Active ingredient: siponimod Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, glyceryl dibehenate, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, with a film coating containing iron oxides (black and red iron oxides for the 0.25 mg and 1 mg strengths and red and yellow iron oxides for the 2 mg strength), lecithin (soy), polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide, and xanthan gum. Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, East Hanover, New Jersey 07936 For more information, go to www.mayzent.com or call 1-888-669-6682. |
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