HOW IS KOSELUGO TAKEN?

Doses should be taken—with or without food—approximately the same time each day, about 12 hours apart

Remember:

Koselugo capsules must only be swallowed whole with water. They must not be chewed, dissolved, or opened. Taking Koselugo in a different way than instructed may affect how it works. To learn more, visit the Tips For Taking Koselugo page.

  • If your child misses a dose, they should take it as soon as you remember. If it is less than 6 hours before the next scheduled dose, give the next dose at the regular time. Do not make up for the missed dose

  • If your child vomits at any time after taking Koselugo, they should not take an additional dose. The next dose should be taken at the regular time

It's important to GIVE KOSELUGO EXACTLY AS YOUR CHILD’S DOCTOR PRESCRIBES AND KEEP TO A DOSING SCHEDULE THAT FITS BEST WITH YOUR CHILD’S DAILY ROUTINE.

The goal is to make it easy to stay on track to get the most out of treatment.

  • Do not change the dose or stop taking Koselugo unless directed by your child’s doctor

  • Your child’s doctor may change the dose, temporarily stop, or permanently stop treatment if your child has side effects

  • Your child’s doctor will decide on the right dose of Koselugo based on your child’s weight or size (body surface area), and how many capsules of Koselugo to take

To learn more or to contact your dedicated Patient Access Navigator, please call 1-888-765-4747, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–8 PM ET, or visit www.AlexionOneSource.com.

ARE THERE ANY TIPS FOR TAKING KOSELUGO?

Encouraging a child to take medicine can be a difficult task. Common reasons why children don’t want to take medicine may include:

  • Not understanding why they need to take it

  • Not liking the taste or texture

  • Having difficulty swallowing medication

It’s important that your child understands why it’s necessary to take 2 doses of Koselugo every day. Be sure to talk about it in a way that’s positive. And, as your child grows, you may need to change your approach to ensure that the dosing schedule is followed.

Suggestions to help give medicine to young children:

  • Role playing can be helpful: Pretending to give a favorite doll or teddy bear some medicine can make taking medicine more fun

  • Try to do a positive, fun activity after your child takes the medicine. This may help motivate your child to take the medicine again

For some helpful tips to teach your child how to swallow pills, you may want to download the brochure Medicine & Your Child: A Guide for Parents on Adherence and Administration or visit www.kidshealth.org to see Teaching Your Child How to Swallow Pills for additional suggestions.

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HOW CAN I ESTABLISH A DAILY SCHEDULE FOR TAKING KOSELUGO?

Work with your child’s doctor to establish a dosing routine that can be easily followed. Taking each dose of Koselugo as directed, every day, is the best way to benefit from treatment.

 

You may want to use a dose-alert timer, or the alarm on your smartphone, as a reminder to take the medicine on time as part of your child’s daily dosing routine.

WHAT WAS THE EXPERIENCE LIKE FOR THOSE PATIENTS TAKING KOSELUGO?

Your child is beginning treatment. It may be helpful to see what other patients experienced. The chart below is an overview of the first year of patients who took Koselugo in a clinical study. It notes when patients responded to treatment and when they experienced side effects.

It’s important to remember that everyone may respond to treatment differently, so your child may not experience the same efficacy results (tumor shrinkage) or the same side effects described below.

Please know that these are not all the possible efficacy results or side effects your child may experience during treatment with Koselugo.

Use the chart below to track your child’s progress and any side effects that may occur. Be sure to share your child’s experience with their doctor.

*Of the 33 patients that responded to Koselugo treatment in the clinical trial, approximately one-half saw their tumor volume shrink by at least 20% within 7 months. The time of onset of response ranged from 3.3 months to 19.2 months.

†Koselugo can lower the amount of blood pumped by the heart. Your child’s doctor should do tests before and during treatment to check how well your child’s heart is working.

‡Koselugo can cause eye problems. Tell your child’s doctor as soon as possible if your child’s vision blurs or if any other changes to their sight occur during treatment.

Having the right support can make all the difference in your child’s treatment journey. Learn about the Patient Access Navigators who are ready to connect caregivers and patients to the personal assistance they need here.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Before taking Koselugo, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have heart problems
  • have eye problems
  • have liver problems
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Koselugo can harm your unborn baby
    • Females who could become pregnant and males with female partners who could become pregnant should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with Koselugo and for 1 week after your last dose
    • Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant during treatment with Koselugo
  • Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant during treatment with Koselugo
    • Do not breastfeed during treatment with Koselugo and for 1 week after your last dose
    • Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during this time

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you are taking aspirin, blood thinners, or other medicines to treat blood clots. Koselugo contains vitamin E, which may increase your risk of bleeding.

Koselugo may cause serious side effects, including:
Heart problems. Koselugo can lower the amount of blood pumped by your heart, which is common and can also be severe. Your healthcare provider will do tests before and during treatment with Koselugo to check how well your heart is working. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following signs or symptoms:

  • persistent coughing or wheezing
  • shortness of breath
  • swelling of your ankles and feet
  • tiredness
  • increased heart rate

Eye problems. Koselugo can cause eye problems that can lead to blindness. Your healthcare provider will check your vision before and during treatment with Koselugo. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following signs or symptoms:

  • blurred vision
  • loss of vision
  • dark spots in your vision (floaters)
  • other changes to your vision

Severe diarrhea. Diarrhea is common with Koselugo and can also be severe. Tell your healthcare provider right away the first time that you get diarrhea during treatment with Koselugo. Your healthcare provider may give you medicine to help control your diarrhea and may tell you to drink more fluids.

Skin rash. Skin rashes are common with Koselugo and can also be severe. Tell your healthcare provider if you get any of the following signs or symptoms:

  • rash that covers a large area of your body
  • peeling skin
  • blisters

Muscle problems (rhabdomyolysis). Muscle problems are common with Koselugo and can also be severe. Treatment with Koselugo may increase the level of a muscle enzyme in your blood, which may be a sign of muscle damage. Your healthcare provider should do a blood test to check your muscle enzyme levels before you start taking Koselugo and during treatment. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following signs or symptoms:

  • muscle aches or pain
  • muscle spasms and weakness
  • dark, reddish urine

Your healthcare provider may change your dose, temporarily stop, or permanently ask you to stop taking Koselugo if you have any of these side effects.

The most common side effects of Koselugo are:

  • vomiting
  • stomach-area pain
  • nausea
  • dry skin
  • muscle and bone pain
  • feeling of tiredness or lacking energy
  • fever
  • sores in your mouth
  • headache
  • redness around the fingernails
  • itching

These are not all the possible side effects of Koselugo.

INDICATION

What is Koselugo?

Koselugo is a prescription medicine that is used to treat children 2 years of age and older with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have plexiform neurofibromas that cannot be completely removed by surgery.

It is not known if Koselugo is safe and effective in children under 2 years of age.

You may report side effects related to AstraZeneca products by clicking here.

  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Koselugo can harm your unborn baby
    • Females who could become pregnant and males with female partners who could become pregnant should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with Koselugo and for 1 week after your last dose
    • Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant during treatment with Koselugo
  • Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant during treatment with Koselugo
    • Do not breastfeed during treatment with Koselugo and for 1 week after your last dose
    • Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during this time

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you are taking aspirin, blood thinners, or other medicines to treat blood clots. Koselugo contains vitamin E, which may increase your risk of bleeding.

Koselugo may cause serious side effects, including:
Heart problems. Koselugo can lower the amount of blood pumped by your heart, which is common and can also be severe. Your healthcare provider will do tests before and during treatment with Koselugo to check how well your heart is working. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following signs or symptoms:

  • persistent coughing or wheezing
  • shortness of breath
  • swelling of your ankles and feet
  • tiredness
  • increased heart rate

Eye problems. Koselugo can cause eye problems that can lead to blindness. Your healthcare provider will check your vision before and during treatment with Koselugo. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following signs or symptoms:

  • blurred vision
  • loss of vision
  • dark spots in your vision (floaters)
  • other changes to your vision

Severe diarrhea. Diarrhea is common with Koselugo and can also be severe. Tell your healthcare provider right away the first time that you get diarrhea during treatment with Koselugo. Your healthcare provider may give you medicine to help control your diarrhea and may tell you to drink more fluids.

Skin rash. Skin rashes are common with Koselugo and can also be severe. Tell your healthcare provider if you get any of the following signs or symptoms:

  • rash that covers a large area of your body
  • peeling skin
  • blisters

Muscle problems (rhabdomyolysis). Muscle problems are common with Koselugo and can also be severe. Treatment with Koselugo may increase the level of a muscle enzyme in your blood, which may be a sign of muscle damage. Your healthcare provider should do a blood test to check your muscle enzyme levels before you start taking Koselugo and during treatment. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following signs or symptoms:

  • muscle aches or pain
  • muscle spasms and weakness
  • dark, reddish urine

Your healthcare provider may change your dose, temporarily stop, or permanently ask you to stop taking Koselugo if you have any of these side effects.

The most common side effects of Koselugo are:

  • vomiting
  • stomach-area pain
  • nausea
  • dry skin
  • muscle and bone pain
  • feeling of tiredness or lacking energy
  • fever
  • sores in your mouth
  • headache
  • redness around the fingernails
  • itching

These are not all the possible side effects of Koselugo.

INDICATION

What is Koselugo?

Koselugo is a prescription medicine that is used to treat children 2 years of age and older with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have plexiform neurofibromas that cannot be completely removed by surgery.

It is not known if Koselugo is safe and effective in children under 2 years of age.

You may report side effects related to AstraZeneca products by clicking here.