What is LORBRENA?

LORBRENA is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC):

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that is caused by an abnormal anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene, and

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that has spread to other parts of your body.

Your healthcare provider will perform a test to make sure that LORBRENA is right for you.
It is not known if LORBRENA is safe and effective in children.

Do not take LORBRENA if you take certain other medicines called strong CYP3A inducers. Ask your healthcare provider for a list of these medicines if you are not sure.

Before taking LORBRENA, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:

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have kidney problems

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have had episodes of depression or seizures

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have high levels of cholesterol or triglycerides in your blood

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have problems with your heart beat

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have lung or breathing problems

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have high blood pressure

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have diabetes or high blood sugar

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are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. LORBRENA can harm your unborn baby.

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Your healthcare provider will do a pregnancy test before you start treatment with LORBRENA.

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Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant during treatment with LORBRENA.

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Females who are able to become pregnant should use effective non-hormonal birth control during treatment with LORBRENA and for at least 6 months after the final dose of LORBRENA. Birth control pills (oral contraceptives) and other hormonal forms of birth control may not be effective if used during treatment with LORBRENA. Talk to your healthcare provider about birth control choices that are right for you during this time.

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Males who have female partners who are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control during treatment with LORBRENA and for at least 3 months after the final dose of LORBRENA.

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are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if LORBRENA passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment with LORBRENA and for 7 days after the final dose. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during this time.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. LORBRENA may affect the way other medicines work and other medicines may affect the way LORBRENA works causing side effects.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show to your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.