Belantamab Mafodotin-blmf Injection

Belantamab mafodotin-blmf injection may cause serious eye or vision problems, including vision loss. Your doctor will order an eye exam before and several times during your treatment. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: blurred vision, vision changes or loss, eye irritation, light sensitivity, or dry eyes.

Because of the risk of vision problems with this medication, belantamab mafodotin-blmf is only available through a special program called Blenrep REMS^®. You must be enrolled in this program before you can receive belantamab mafodotin-blmf. Ask your doctor for more information about this program.

You will be given the Medication Guide. Read the information carefully and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. You can also visit https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm085729.htm to obtain the Medication Guide.

Talk to your doctor about the risks of receiving belantamab mafodotin-blmf.

Belantamab mafodotin-blmf injection is used to treat multiple myeloma (a type of cancer of the bone marrow). Belantamab mafodotin-blmf is in a class of medications called antibody-drug conjugates. It works by killing cancer cells.

Belantamab mafodotin-blmf comes as a powder to be mixed with liquid and injected intravenously (into a vein) over 30 minutes by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or medical facility. You will receive it once every 3 weeks. The cycle will be repeated as recommended by your doctor. The length of your treatment depends on how well your body responds to the medication and any side effects that you experience.

A doctor or nurse will watch you closely while you are receiving the medication to be sure you are not having a serious reaction to the medication. Tell your doctor or nurse immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms: chills; flushing; itching or rash; shortness of breath, cough, or wheezing; tiredness; fever; dizziness or lightheadedness; or swelling of your lips, tongue, throat, or face.

Your doctor may reduce your dose or temporarily or permanently stop your treatment. This depends on how well the medication works for you and the side effects you experience. Be sure to tell your doctor how you are feeling during your treatment with belantamab mafodotin-blmf.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Before receiving belantamab mafodotin-blmf injection,

• tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to this drug, any part of this drug, or any other drugs, foods or substances. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about the allergy and what symptoms you had.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had bleeding problems.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. If you become pregnant while receiving belantamab mafodotin-blmf injection, call your doctor immediately. Belantamab mafodotin-blmf injection may harm the fetus,
• you may be required to have a pregnancy test prior to starting belantamab mafodotin-blmf injection. You should use birth control during and for 4 months after treatment with belantamab mafodotin-blmf. Talk to your doctor about what birth control is right for you. If your partner is capable of becoming pregnant, you should use birth control during and for 6 months after treatment with belantamab mafodotin-blmf. Talk to your doctor about what birth control would work best for you and your partner.
• tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Do not breastfeed during your treatment and for 3 months after your final dose.
• you should know that this medication may decrease fertility in men and women. Talk to your doctor about the risks of receiving belantamab mafodotin-blmf injection.

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.

Belantamab mafodotin-blmf may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• diarrhea
• tiredness

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately or get emergency medical treatment:

• unusual bleeding or bruising
• shortness of breath, chest pain, cough

Belantamab mafodotin-blmf may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while receiving this medication.

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online (https://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone (1-800-332-1088).

In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at 1-800-222-1222. Information is also available online at https://www.poisonhelp.org/help. If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at 911.

Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about belantamab mafodotin-blmf.

Your doctor will order an eye exam before and during your treatment.

Keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines, vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements you are taking. Bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to the hospital. You should carry the list with you in case of emergencies.

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