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Trilaciclib Injection

What is this medication?

TRILACICLIB (trye la sye klib) decreases the risk of damage to your red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets from chemotherapy.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): COSELA

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What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

  • an unusual or allergic reaction to trilaciclib, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
  • pregnant or trying to get pregnant
  • breast-feeding

How should I use this medication?

This medicine is injected into a vein. It is given by a health care provider in a hospital or clinic setting.

Talk to your health care provider about the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

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What if I miss a dose?

Keep appointments for follow-up doses. It is important to not miss your dose. Call your health care provider if you are unable to keep an appointment.

What may interact with this medication?

  • cisplatin
  • dalfampridine
  • dofetilide
  • metformin

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

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What should I watch for while using this medication?

Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.

Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine or for at least 3 weeks after stopping it. Women should inform their health care provider if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. There is a potential for serious harm to an unborn child. Talk to your health care provider for more information. Do not breast-feed an infant while taking this medicine or for at least 3 weeks after stopping it.

This medicine may make it more difficult to get pregnant. Talk to your health care provider if you are concerned about your fertility.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

  • allergic reactions (skin rash; itching or hives; swelling of the face, lips, or tongue)
  • blood clot (chest pain; shortness of breath; pain, swelling, or warmth in the leg)
  • cough
  • pain, redness, or irritation at site where injected
  • trouble breathing

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

  • edema (sudden weight gain; swelling of the ankles, feet, hands or other unusual swelling)
  • headache
  • stomach pain
  • unusually weak or tired

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I keep my medication?

This medicine is given in a hospital or clinic. It will not be stored at home.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

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