Venetoclax

Point to Note

If the drug has been used to treat a certain ailment, doctors may choose to use this drug itself to treat other problems as well if they feel that it might be effective.

How is Venetoclax Taken?

• These tablets are to be taken orally. The maximum starting dosage recommended is 20mg daily for 7 days. This should be followed by a ramp-up weekly dosage schedule ensuring that the daily recommended dosage of 400mg is maintained
• Venetoclax is to be taken orally daily only once with water while having a meal
• Taking Venetoclax causes side effects. That may necessitate adjusting the dosage accordingly
• The medicine should be taken exactly as prescribed by the doctor
• Venetoclax tablets must be swallowed whole. They should never be crushed, broken, chewed or dissolved
• Taking Venetoclax should never be stopped and neither should the dosage be changed
• Venetoclax should be taken at the same time daily. If any dose is missed by less than 8 hours, it should be taken right away. If it has been more than 8 hours, the next dose should be taken at the usual time skipping the dose that has been missed
• One should never take more than 1 dose of Venetoclax at one single time. The health care provider should be called immediately in case of excessive consumption
• Patients should avoid taking grapefruit juice, grapefruit, Seville oranges, or starfruit when on Venetoclax.