Drink plenty of water the day before and have a good breakfast on day.
Bring a pillow and blanket for extra comfort.
Infusions can last several hours, so make sure you’ve set aside enough time for your appointment. Ask your care team about how long your infusion will be.
Bring a book, game, puzzle, music, or other entertainment to help pass the time.
Ask the office if it’s okay to bring a drink and snack with you in case you get hungry.
Pay close attention to how you feel during an infusion, and make sure to tell your care team if you experience any discomfort. They know how to help.
Consider setting up transportation to and from the infusion center. You may receive medicines before your infusion that can make you drowsy. If you need help setting up a ride, reach out to your family and friends.
Your care team may give you allergy medicine, a fever reducer, and a steroid to help reduce the risks of serious from the infusion.
Wear loose clothes for comfort and so your care team can easily reach the infusion area of your body.
If you have any other questions about your infusions, ask your care team.
It’s important to work with your care team before treatment to help lower the risk of possible . Members of your care team, including your dermatologist, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, and physician assistant, can help. Pausing, decreasing the dose, or stopping treatment may be needed in some cases to help manage side effects.
Ask your care team about these medicines:
Your care team will continuously support you throughout treatment.
Also, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. RYBREVANT® + LAZCLUZE™ can harm your unborn baby.
Once prescribed a RYBREVANT®-based treatment, connect with a Care Navigator for your support needs.
Tips and example questions for having a helpful discussion with your doctor.
There are side effects that you may experience during treatment with RYBREVANT®.