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What is Rydapt?

Generic Name: midostaurin (MYE doe STAW rin)
Brand Names: Rydapt

Rydapt (midostaurin) is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Rydapt is used together with other cancer medicines to treat acute myeloid leukemia.

Rydapt is also used to treat certain rare blood disorders, including systemic mastocytosis with mast cell leukemia or other cancers affecting the blood, bone marrow, or lymphatic tissue.

Uses of Rydapt

Rydapt (midostaurin) is used in the treatment of:

• Acute myeloid leukemia.
• Rare blood disorders.
• Bone marrow cancer.
• Lymphatic tissue Cancer.

Side effects of Rydapt

Some possible side effects of Rydapt (midostaurin):

• Nausea/vomiting.
• Diarrhea.
• Stomach/abdominal pain.
• Mouth sores.
• Constipation.
• Hemorrhoids.
• Headache.
• Dizziness.
• Tiredness.
• Muscle/joint pain.
• Trouble sleeping may occur.

If any of these effects last or get worse or any serious side effects occur, consult your doctor immediately.

Precautions

• Make sure you are not allergic to Rydapt (midostaurin).
• Tell your doctor about your medical history.
• Before going under surgery tell your doctor about the medication.
• Before any vaccination, discuss with your doctor about your medication.
• In pregnancy, Rydapt (midostaurin) is not allowed.
• Breastfeeding not allowed.