Package Leaflet: Information for the Patient
Lytgobi 4 mg Film-Coated Tablets
futibatinib
This medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring, which will allow for quick identification of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. The last section of the leaflet includes information on how to report side effects.
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine, because it contains important information for you.
Contents of the Package Leaflet
Lytgobi contains the active substance futibatinib, which belongs to a group of cancer medicines called tyrosine kinase inhibitors. It blocks the action of a cell protein called fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR), which helps to control cell growth. Cancer cells may have an abnormal form of this protein.
By blocking FGFR, futibatinib may prevent the growth of cancer cells.
Lytgobi is used alone (as monotherapy) to treat adults with cancer of the bile ducts (also known as cholangiocarcinoma) that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery in patients who have already received previous treatment, and whose tumor has a specific type of abnormal "FGFR".
Do not take Lytgobiif you are allergic to futibatinib or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Warnings and precautions
Tell your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking Lytgobi if:
Eye examinations are recommended:
Lytgobi may cause serous retinal detachment (the retina moves out of its normal position). Symptoms include blurred vision, flashes of light in the field of vision (photopsia), and small dark shapes moving in the field of vision (floaters). Tell your doctor immediately if you have any vision problems.
Lytgobi may cause high levels of phosphate in the blood and lead to the accumulation of minerals such as calcium in different tissues of the body. Your doctor may prescribe changes in diet, phosphate-reducing treatment, or a change or discontinuation of treatment with Lytgobi if necessary. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience painful skin lesions, any muscle cramp, numbness or tingling around the mouth, or an abnormal heartbeat.
Lytgobi may harm the unborn baby. If you are a woman of childbearing potential or your partner may have children, you must use effective contraception during treatment and up to 1 week after the last dose of Lytgobi. Barrier methods should be applied as a second form of contraception to prevent pregnancy. Talk to your doctor about the most suitable contraceptive for you.
You must not become pregnant during treatment with Lytgobi because this medicine may harm the baby. A pregnancy test must be performed before starting treatment, and women who may become pregnant must use effective contraceptive methods during treatment and up to 1 week after the last dose of Lytgobi. Barrier methods should be applied as a second form of contraception to prevent pregnancy. Talk to your doctor about the most suitable contraceptive for you.
You must not father a child during treatment with Lytgobi because this medicine may harm the baby. You must use effective contraception during treatment and up to 1 week after the last dose of Lytgobi.
Do not breast-feed during treatment with Lytgobi and up to 1 week after the last dose. This is because it is unknown whether Lytgobi may pass into breast milk and, therefore, may harm the baby.
Driving and using machines
Lytgobi may cause side effects such as fatigue or visual disturbances. Do not drive or use machines if this happens.
Lytgobi contains lactose and sodium
This medicine contains lactose (found in milk or milk products). If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, consult them before taking this medicine.
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per tablet, which is essentially "sodium-free".
Treatment with Lytgobi should be initiated by a doctor with experience in the diagnosis and treatment of bile duct cancer. Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medicine given by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
The recommended dose is
5 Lytgobi 4 mg tablets (20 mg of futibatinib in total) orally once a day. Your doctor will adjust the dose or interrupt treatment if necessary.
Method of administration
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water at the same time each day. Lytgobi can be taken with or without food. The tablets should be swallowed whole to ensure that the full dose is taken.
Duration of treatment
Take Lytgobi for the duration indicated by your doctor.
If you take more Lytgobi than you should
Tell your doctor immediately if you have taken more Lytgobi than you should have taken.
If you forget to take Lytgobi
If you stop taking Lytgobi
Do not stop taking Lytgobi without consulting your doctor, as stopping treatment may reduce the success of treatment.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Tell your doctor immediatelyif you experience any of the following serious side effects. The following side effects are common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people).
Other side effects
Tell your doctor if you experience any other side effects. These may occur with the following frequencies:
Very common(may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
Common(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if they are not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system listed in Appendix V. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month shown.
No special storage conditions are required.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help protect the environment.
Composition of Lytgobi
Each film-coated tablet contains 4 mg of futibatinib.
Tablet core: corn starch, crospovidone, hydroxypropylcellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium lauryl sulfate (see section 2, "Lytgobi contains lactose and sodium")
Film coating: hypromellose, macrogol, and titanium dioxide
Binding agent: magnesium stearate
Appearance of Lytgobi and pack contents
Lytgobi 4 mg is presented as film-coated tablets, which are round, white, and engraved with "4MG" on one side and "FBN" on the other side.
Lytgobi tablets are presented in blisters in a sealed carton containing treatment for 7 days, as follows:
Marketing authorisation holder
Taiho Pharma Netherlands B.V.
Barbara Strozzilaan 201
1083HN Amsterdam
Netherlands
Manufacturer
PCI Pharma Services (Millmount Healthcare Limited)
Block 7, City North Business Campus
Stamullen, Co. Meath, K32 YD60
Ireland
Date of last revision of this leaflet: {MM/YYYY}
This medicine has been authorised with a "conditional approval".
This type of approval means that more information on this medicine is expected. The European Medicines Agency will review any new information on this medicine at least once a year and this leaflet will be updated as necessary.
Other sources of information
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the European Medicines Agency website: http://www.ema.europa.eu.
The leaflet for this medicine can be found on the European Medicines Agency website in all languages of the European Union/European Economic Area.