Frequently Asked Questions

Take Oncolib exactly as prescribed by your doctor which is a 4-week cycle, where Oncolib is taken once daily for three weeks (21 days) and one week off. It is also important to take note of the following:

• Oncolib tablets may be taken with or without food.
• Avoid grapefruit, grapefruit juice, and grapefruit products while on Oncolib therapy. This may increase the amount of Oncolib in your blood.
• Swallow your Oncolib dose whole and intact. Do not chew, crush or split before swallowing.
• Try to take Oncolib at approximately the same time each day.
• Do not change your dose or stop taking Oncolib unless your doctor tells you. Know that if you miss a day’s dose or vomit after taking a dose of Oncolib, do not take an extra dose. Just take your next dose at your regular time.
• In case of an overdose call your doctor right away.

Most Common Side effects:

• Low red blood cell counts and low platelet counts. Call your doctor right away if you develop any of these symptoms during treatment:
  • dizziness
  • shortness of breath
  • weakness
  • bleeding or bruising more easily
  • nosebleeds
• Infections, tiredness, nausea, sore mouth, abnormalities in liver blood tests, diarrhea, hair thinning or hair loss, vomiting, rash, and loss of appetite.

Serious side effects:

• Neutropenia (Low White Blood Cell Count)
• Lung Problems (ILD/Pneumonitis)

Before taking Oncolib you must tell your doctor about all of your previous or existing medications and medical conditions including if:

• You have fever, chills, or any other signs or symptoms of infection.
• You have liver or kidney problems.
• You are pregnant or plan to become pregnant; Oncolib can harm your unborn baby.