POTELIGEO® (poe–te–lig’–ee–oh) (Mogamulizumab-kpkc) – Oncopod- Chemotherapy Drugs Information, Acronyms, Side effects

POTELIGEO®
(poe–te–lig'–ee–oh)
(Mogamulizumab-kpkc)

Chemotherapy

POTELIGEO®
(poe–te–lig'–ee–oh)
(Mogamulizumab-kpkc)

Chemotherapy

What is POTELIGEO (Mogamulizumab-kpkc)?

POTELIGEO is a prescription medicine used to treat mycosis fungoides (MF) or Sézary syndrome (SS) in
adults when you have tried at least one prior medicine (taken by mouth or injection) and it did not work or the
disease has come back.

It is not known if POTELIGEO is safe and effective in children.

What is the most important information I should know about POTELIGEO?

POTELIGEO can cause serious side effects. These serious side effects include:

Skin problems. Signs and symptoms of skin reactions may include: Skin pain, Itching, Skin blistering or peeling, Rash, painful sores or ulcers in your mouth, nose, throat, or genital area
Infusion reactions. Signs and symptoms of infusion reactions may include: Chills or shaking, Redness on your face (flushing), Itching or rash, Shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing, Dizziness, Feeling like passing out, Tiredness, Fever
Infections. Signs and symptoms of infection may include: Fever, sweats, or chills, Nausea, Flu-like symptoms, Sore throat or difficulty swallowing, Shortness of breath, Diarrhea or stomach pain, Cough
Autoimmune problems. Some people receiving POTELIGEO develop autoimmune problems (a condition where the immune cells in your body attack other cells or organs in the body). Some people who already have an autoimmune disease may get worse during treatment with POTELIGEO.
Complications of stem cell transplantation that uses donor stem cells (allogeneic) after treatment with POTELIGEO. These complications can be severe and can lead to death. Your healthcare provider will monitor you for signs of complications if you have an allogeneic stem cell transplant
The most common side effects of POTELIGEO include:

How should I take POTELIGEO?

Important Safety Information

Ask your healthcare provider if you do not know.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking POTELIGEO?

Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:

Have had a severe skin reaction after receiving POTELIGEO.
Have had an infusion-related reaction during or after receiving POTELIGEO.
Have or have had liver problems including hepatitis B (HBV) infection.
Have a history of autoimmune problems
Have undergone or plan to have a stem cell transplant, using stem cells from a donor.
Have lung or breathing problems
Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if POTELIGEO will harm your unborn baby.
Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if POTELIGEO passes into your breast milk Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during treatment with POTELIGEO.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter
medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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General information about POTELIGEO

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. You
can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about POTELIGEO that is written for
healthcare professionals.

What are the ingredients in POTELIGEO?

Active ingredient: Mogamulizumab-kpkc

Inactive ingredient: Citric acid monohydrate, glycine, polysorbate 80, and Water for Injection, USP

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