Tagrix 80 mg contains osimertinib and should be taken exactly as prescribed by the treating healthcare professional.
Beacon’s prescribing information specifies 80 mg once daily for the labeled indication in its product information. It states that osimertinib may be taken with or without food.
General administration
- Take the prescribed dose once daily.
- Take it consistently at approximately the same time each day.
- It may be taken with or without food.
- Do not change the dose without medical direction.
- Do not stop treatment without discussing it with the treating clinician.
Missed dose
Beacon’s product information states that a missed dose should not be made up. The next dose should be taken as scheduled.
Difficulty swallowing
For patients who cannot swallow the tablet normally, the Beacon prescribing information describes dispersing the tablet in approximately 50 mL of non-carbonated water and administering the dispersion immediately. The tablet should not be crushed, heated or ultrasonicated during preparation.
Food
Tagrix/osimertinib may be administered with or without food according to the cited product information.