Women's Health

Motixafortide Injection (MOTIXAFORTIDE - INJECTION)

For bone marrow transplant.

Brand Name(s): Aphexda

Generic Name: Motixafortide

Instructions

This medicine is given as an injection.

This medicine should be given by a trained health care provider.

You must be monitored by a healthcare professional for at least 1 hour after each dose is given.

If you miss a dose, contact your doctor for instructions.

Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.

Your doctor may prescribe other medications to reduce side effects. Follow instructions carefully.

Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine.

Cautions

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

Tell your doctor or nurse right away if chest pain, severe dizziness, skin rash, itching, difficulty breathing, feeling of heat or flushing, or swelling of the face or throat develop while the medicine is being given. The medicine may need to be stopped or given at a slower rate.

Do not breastfeed while on this medicine. You may safely start breastfeeding 8 days after stopping treatment.

This medicine can hurt a new baby in the womb. If you become pregnant while on this medicine, tell your doctor immediately. Your doctor may switch you to a different medicine.

Women of childbearing age should have a negative pregnancy test before starting this medicine.

To prevent pregnancy, women must use reliable forms of birth control while taking this medicine and for 8 days after stopping it.

Side Effects

The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.

  • pain, redness, swelling near injection

Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:

  • chills
  • dizziness
  • swelling of the face, mouth, tongue or throat
  • feeling of heat or flushing
  • itching
  • nausea and vomiting
  • red, burning, or itchy skin
  • shortness of breath

A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.

Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.