Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary
The
full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine,
speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
This medicine is new or being used differently. Please report side effects. See the
full CMI for further details.
1. Why am I using Rydapt?
Rydapt contains the active ingredient midostaurin. Rydapt is used to treat acute myeloid
leukemia (AML) in adults who have a defect in a gene called FLT3. It is also used
to treat a disease called advanced systemic mastocystosis in adults.
For more information, see Section
1. Why am I using Rydapt? in the full CMI.
2. What should I know before I use Rydapt?
Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Rydapt or any of the ingredients
listed at the end of the CMI.
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines,
or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section
2. What should I know before I use Rydapt? in the full CMI.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
4. How do I use Rydapt?
The usual daily dose for AML is 50 mg (2 capsules) twice daily (4 capsules per day).
The usual daily dose for advanced systemic mastocystosis is 100 mg (4 capsules) twice
daily (8 capsules per day).
Rydapt should be taken twice a day with food at approximately 12 hours apart (for
example during breakfast and during dinner).
5. What should I know while using Rydapt?
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Things you should do
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Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are using Rydapt.
Keep all your doctor's appointments so that your progress can be checked.
Have the blood tests your doctor tells you to have.
Use additional contraception for both men and women to avoid pregnancy while taking
Rydapt and do this for 4 months after stopping.
If you become pregnant while taking Rydapt, tell your doctor immediately.
Have your heart and lungs checked regularly.
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Things you should not do
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Do not stop using this medicine suddenly.
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Driving or using machines
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Rydapt may cause dizziness, light-headedness or tiredness in some people.
Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how Rydapt
affects you.
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Drinking alcohol
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There are no known interactions between Rydapt and alcohol
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Looking after your medicine
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Keep your capsules in the pack until it is time to take them. Store below 30°C.
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6. Are there any side effects?
Common side effects include headache, feeling unwell, vomiting, tummy pain, joint
pain, cough, sleeping difficulty, infections.
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section
6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.
This medicine is subject to additional monitoring. This will allow quick identification
of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems .
Active ingredient(s):
midostaurin
Full Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)
This leaflet provides important information about using Rydapt. You should also speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you would like further information
or if you have any concerns or questions about using Rydapt.
Where to find information in this leaflet:
1. Why am I using Rydapt?
Rydapt contains the active ingredient midostaurin. Rydapt is used to treat certain types of white blood cell diseases.
Rydapt is used to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in adults who have a defect in a gene called FLT3. AML
is a type of cancer of white blood cells. White blood cells usually help the body
to fight infections, and in the case of AML, the body produces too many abnormal white
blood cells (named "myeloid" cells).
It is also used to treat a disease called advanced systemic mastocystosis in adults.
This is a disease in which the body produces too many mast cells, a type of white
blood cell.
2. What should I know before I use Rydapt?
Warnings
Do not take Rydapt if:
you are allergic to midostaurin, or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this
leaflet. Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
you are taking any of the following medicines: rifampicin (used to treat tuberculosis),
carbamazepine or phenytoin (used to treat epilepsy), enzalutamide (used to treat prostate
cancer), St. John's Wort (also known as Hypericum perforatum, a herbal medicine used
to treat depression).
Check with your doctor if you have:
any infection at the time of being prescribed Rydapt
heart issues
problems with your lungs or problems breathing.
During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important
you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information
under Section
6. Are there any side effects?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.
Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.
You should avoid becoming pregnant while taking Rydapt and for 4 months after you
stop taking it.
Contraception
Talk to your doctor about the most suitable method of birth control (contraception)
for you.
Discuss with your doctor if you are able to become pregnant. Even if your periods
have stopped (menopause), it is important to check with your doctor whether there
is a risk that you could become pregnant. If you are able to become pregnant you must:
use a highly effective method of birth control (contraception) so that you do not
become pregnant while on treatment with Rydapt
continue to use a highly effective method of birth control (contraception) for 4 months
after your final dose of Rydapt.
Talk to your doctor about a pregnancy test before starting treatment with Rydapt.
During treatment and 4 months after treatment, tell your doctor immediately if:
you believe your contraception has failed for any reason
your periods stop
you stop using contraception
you need to change your contraception.
For men on Rydapt, always use a condom when you have sex with a female partner, even
if you have had a vasectomy. Do this during treatment and for 4 months after your
final dose of Rydapt.
Do not donate semen while on treatment with Rydapt and for 4 months after your final
dose of Rydapt.
Fertility protection
Rydapt may cause problems with fertility in men and women. Discuss with your doctor
fertility protection before starting treatment with Rydapt if you plan to have children
in the future.
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any
medicines, vitamins or supplements that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy,
supermarket or health food shop.
Some medicines may interfere with Rydapt and affect how it works such as:
medicines used to treat infections, such as ketoconazole or clarithromycin
medicines used to treat epilepsy, such as carbamazepine which should not be taken
rifampicin, a medicine used to treat tuberculosis which should not be taken
some medicines used to treat depression such as nefazodone or the herbal medicine
St. John's Wort (also known as hypericum perforatum) which should not be taken
medicines used to treat high blood cholesterol, such as rosuvastatin
bupropion, a medicine used to quit smoking
medicines used to treat HIV, such as ritonavir.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure about what medicines, vitamins
or supplements you are taking and if these affect Rydapt.
4. How do I use Rydapt?
How much to take
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
The usual daily dose is 50 mg (2 capsules) twice daily (4 capsules per day)
Advanced Systemic Mastocytosis
The usual daily dose is 100 mg (4 capsules) twice daily (8 capsules per day).
Follow the instructions provided and take Rydapt until your doctor tells you to stop.
When to take Rydapt
Rydapt should be taken twice a day at approximately 12 hours apart (for example during
breakfast and during dinner)
Take Rydapt at about the same time each day.
Take Rydapt with food
How to take Rydapt
Swallow Rydapt capsules whole with a glass of water.
If you forget to take Rydapt
Rydapt should be taken regularly at the same time each day. If you miss your dose
at the usual time, take as soon as you remember.
If you miss a dose and it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed
and take your next dose when you are meant to.
Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you missed.
If you take too much Rydapt
If you think that you have taken too much Rydapt, you may need urgent medical attention.
You should immediately:
phone the Poisons Information Centre
(by calling
13 11 26), or
contact your doctor, or
go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.
You should do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.
5. What should I know while using Rydapt?
Things you should do
Use additional contraception for both men and women to avoid pregnancy while taking
Rydapt and do this for 4 months after stopping Rydapt
If you become pregnant while taking Rydapt, tell your doctor immediately
Keep all your doctor's appointments so that your progress can be checked
Have the blood tests your doctor tells you to have
Have your heart and lungs checked regularly.
Remind any doctor, dentist or pharmacist you visit that you are taking Rydapt.
Things you should not do
Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly.
Additional Tests
Your doctor may do some blood tests such as checking blood cells (white blood cells,
red blood cells and platelets), electrolytes (e.g. calcium, potassium, magnesium),
liver function, pancreas function and sugar levels in your body from time to time
to make sure Rydapt is working and to prevent unwanted side effects. Your heart and
lungs will also be checked regularly.
Driving or using machines
Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how Rydapt
affects you.
Rydapt may cause dizziness, light-headedness or tiredness in some people
Looking after your medicine
Keep your capsules in the pack until it is time to take them
Store below 30°C.
Follow the instructions in the carton on how to take care of your medicine properly.
Store it in a cool dry place away from moisture, heat or sunlight; for example, do
not store it:
in the bathroom or near a sink, or
in the car or on window sills.
Keep it where young children cannot reach it.
Getting rid of any unwanted medicine
If you no longer need to use this medicine or it is out of date, take it to any pharmacy
for safe disposal.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date.
6. Are there any side effects?
All medicines can have side effects. If you do experience any side effects, most of
them are minor and temporary. However, some side effects may need medical attention.
See the information below and, if you need to, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you
have any further questions about side effects.
Less serious side effects
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Less serious side effects
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What to do
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Infections such as:
Upper chest infection (sore throat, runny nose)
Kidney infection
Tummy problems such as:
Feeling sick
Vomiting
Tummy pain
Diarrhoea
Constipation
Indigestion
General issues such as:
Headache
Dizziness
Excessive sweating
Back pain
Joint pain
Rapid weight gain
Tiredness
Swelling of calves/ankles
Thirsty
Muscle weakness
Muscle spasms
Neck pain
Difficulty sleeping
Skin rash with flaking or peeling
Nose bleeding
Heart problems such as:
Fast heart beat
Chest pain
Fainting or Dizziness
Eye problems such as:
Eye pain or blurred eyesight
Swelling of the eyelid
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Speak to your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects and they worry
you.
If these side effects become severe, please tell your doctor, pharmacist or healthcare
provider.
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Serious side effects
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything else that may be making you
feel unwell.
Other side effects not listed here may occur in some people.
Reporting side effects
After you have received medical advice for any side effects you experience, you can
report side effects to the Therapeutic Goods Administration online at
www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems . By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of
this medicine.
Always make sure you speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you decide to stop
taking any of your medicines.
7. Product details
This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.
What Rydapt contains
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Active ingredient
(main ingredient)
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midostaurin
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Other ingredients
(inactive ingredients)
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PEG40 hydrogenated castor oil
macrogol 400
Glycerol
ethanol anhydrous
Corn oil PEG6 esters
titanium dioxide (E171)
dl-alpha-tocopherol
carmine (E120)
hypromellose
propylene glycol
purified water.
The capsule shell contains:
gelatin (may contain sulfites)
iron oxide yellow (E172)
iron oxide red (E172)
Edible ink Red
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Potential allergens
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traces of sulfites in gelatin
alcohol
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Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of these ingredients.
What Rydapt looks like
Rydapt capsules are pale orange oblong capsules with red imprint "PKC NVR" (AUST R
287013).
Rydapt is available in blister packs of 112 and 56 capsules.
Who distributes Rydapt
Rydapt is supplied in Australia by:
NOVARTIS Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Limited
ABN 18 004 244 160
54 Waterloo Road
Macquarie Park NSW 2113
Telephone 1 800 671 203
RYDAPT is supplied in New Zealand by:
NOVARTIS New Zealand Ltd
PO Box 99102, Newmarket
Auckland 1149
Telephone: 0800 652 422
® = Registered Trademark
© Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty Limited 2022
This leaflet was prepared in February 2023.