Before starting treatment
Your doctor will test a tissue sample to confirm your cancer is FRɑ positive* and help determine if ELAHERE may be right for you.
To do this, they can use tumor tissue stored from an earlier biopsy or surgery or take a new sample.
Your doctor will also have you meet with an eye doctor before your first infusion and periodically throughout your treatment.
This may help you manage any eye-related side effects.
Your doctor will prescribe steroid eye drops and advise you on the use of lubricating eye drops before and during treatment with ELAHERE.
You should use steroid and lubricating drops as directed by your doctor.
Define: FRα positive.
*Ask your doctor about what it means to be FRα positive.
FRα=folate receptor alpha.
Before each dose of ELAHERE, you will receive medicines to help prevent infusion-related reactions, nausea, and vomiting.
- Some of these medicines may be taken orally and some may be given to you by infusion into your vein
- Usually, these medicines will be given on the same day as the infusion. However, your doctor may choose to give them to you the day before you start ELAHERE
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Taking ELAHERE with certain other medicines may cause side effects.
Before receiving ELAHERE, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- Have vision or eye problems
- Have numbness or tingling in your hands or feet
- Have liver problems
- Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. ELAHERE can harm your unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant during treatment with ELAHERE
- Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if ELAHERE passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment and for 1 month after your last dose of ELAHERE
If you are able to become pregnant:
- Your doctor should do a pregnancy test before you start treatment with ELAHERE
- You should use an effective birth control (contraception) during treatment and for 7 months after your last dose of ELAHERE
How will I receive ELAHERE?
ELAHERE is given by infusion (IV or port) every 3 weeks.
Typical hours per infusion
Your doctor will decide how many treatments you need
Week 1
1.5 to 3
HOURS
Week 4
1 to 2
HOURS
Week 7
1 to 2
HOURS
ELAHERE dosage is determined by your weight. To ensure accurate dosing, your doctor will weigh you prior to treatment. If you have side effects with ELAHERE, your doctor may reduce your dose, delay your dose, or completely stop treatment.
IV=intravenous.
Resources to get you started
These resources can help you learn about ELAHERE and how to manage treatment.
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