What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Chest pain
-Chickenpox or have received the vaccine for chickenpox
-Heart disease
-Heart failure
-High blood pressure
-History of heart attack
-History of stroke or transient ischemic attack
-Immune system problems
-Infection
-Irregular heartbeat or rhythm
-Liver disease
-Lung or breathing disease, such as asthma or COPD
-Recent or upcoming vaccine
-Skin cancer or melanoma
-An unusual or allergic reaction to etrasimod, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breastfeeding
What may interact with this medication?
-Certain medications for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heartbeat
-Live virus vaccines
-Medications that lower your chance of fighting infection
-Other medications that cause heart rhythm changes
-Rifampin
Other medications may affect the way this medication works. Talk with your care team about all of the medications you take. They may suggest changes to your treatment plan to lower the risk of side effects and to make sure your medications work as intended.
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
You may need blood work while you are taking this medication.
Talk to your care team about your vaccination history. To lower your risk of infection, you may need certain vaccines before you start this medication.
This medication may increase your risk of getting an infection. Call your care team for advice if you get a fever, chills, sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. Try to avoid being around people who are sick.
Your vision may be tested before and during use of this medication. Tell your care team right away if you have any change in your eyesight.
Talk to your care team about your risk of skin cancer. You may be more at risk for skin cancer if you take this medication. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps, tanning beds, or tanning booths.
In some patients, this medication may cause a serious brain infection that may cause death. If you have any problems seeing, thinking, speaking, walking, or standing, tell your care team right away. If you cannot reach your care team, urgently seek other source of medical care.
Talk to your care team if you may be pregnant. Serious birth defects can occur if you take this medication during pregnancy and for 7 days after the last dose. Contraception is recommended while taking this medication and for 7 days after the last dose. Your care team can help you find the option that works for you.