Iwilfin

Used for Neuroblastoma

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EFLORNITHINE treats neuroblastoma, a cancer that occurs in nerve cells. It works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells. Compare decarboxylase inhibitors.

What is Iwilfin?

What should I tell my doctor?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

Hearing loss or problems
An unusual or allergic reaction to eflornithine, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
If you or your partner are pregnant or trying to get pregnant
Breastfeeding

How should I use this drug?

Take this medication by mouth. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. You can chew it completely before swallowing or swallow the tablets whole. You may also crush the tablet and mix it with 2 tablespoons of soft food or liquid. You can take it with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food. Your care team may change your dose or tell you to stop taking this medication if you get side effects. Do not change your dose or stop taking it unless your care team tells you to.

Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be given to children for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can unless it is more than 5 hours late. If it is more than 5 hours late, skip the missed dose. Take the next dose at the normal time.

If you vomit after taking your dose, do not take another dose. Take your next dose at your usual scheduled time.

Where should I store this drug?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.

To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:

Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, take the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.