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Tips while on Treatment

Tips for while on treatment

Continuing on your treatment journey can be tough. Stay motivated and stay on track by reminding yourself that JYNARQUE® (tolvaptan) is a long-term treatment. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you along the way.

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ADJUSTING YOUR DIET

While taking JYNARQUE, you may need to adjust your diet to help you stay hydrated, manage the timing of your highest urine output, and avoid excessive caloric intake.

  • Limit your sodium intake
  • Reduce the amount of protein you consume
  • Avoid beverages with high sugar or fat content
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“I made some real positive changes. I started taking better care of myself. I lost some weight; I started eating better. My outlook has changed a great deal.”

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MANAGING THE MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

You may experience excessive thirst and frequent urination while taking JYNARQUE, but there are practical steps you can take to help you stay on track.

  • Bring a water bottle with you wherever you go
  • Take the first dose upon waking; take the second dose 8 hours later. Taking your second dose 8 hours after the first can help reduce the need to wake up at night to urinate
  • Make sure to go to the bathroom before meetings, dinnertime, movies, or other social events
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“The biggest side effect for me is thirst. I never go anywhere without water. There’s a good amount of restroom trips, but making sure I have that built into my day is not a deal breaker.”

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PLANNING FOR THE DAY

The better prepared you are, the better your treatment experience.

  • Set alarms on your phone to help remind yourself when to take your medication
  • Create a recurring event in your calendar to remind yourself of upcoming lab tests and other appointments
  • Find apps that can help you locate nearby restrooms to accommodate your needs while traveling
  • Keep extra water bottles handy—in the office, at home, and in the car
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“I do have to plan a little bit. I have to make sure I have a water bottle with me, know where bathrooms are.” 

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TALKING TO A SUPPORT SYSTEM

As the saying goes, sharing is caring. The more people know about your ADPKD, the more they can help.

  • Talk to your family about your journey. From diagnosis to starting treatment with JYNARQUE, you can help your family take the first step toward a better understanding of ADPKD
  • Since ADPKD is an inherited disease, there might be other people in your family who have it. It might also help them to know the options available for adults living with ADPKD
  • A parent with ADPKD has a 50% chance of passing it on to each child. ADPKD is inherited by male and female children equally. Talk to your family about risk factors and signs of ADPKD, so they can talk to a doctor and get help if it’s needed
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“I’m thankful to be with my wife. We have worked together to be advocates for our healthcare. We choose to have open communication about our health, and it makes our family stronger.”

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Want to hear how others are living with ADPKD?

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ADPKD=autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.

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In these unprecedented times, we understand you might not want to leave your home to get the required lab tests for JYNARQUE (tolvaptan).

To help, we are offering a Home Collection Service available to all current, eligible patients taking JYNARQUE. A phlebotomist will be sent to your home to collect a blood sample for your REMS*-required blood work. The collection and processing will be free of charge to you.

 

If you are interested in this service, please reach out to your prescribing physician directly to get more details on this program or contact the Otsuka Patient Support Center at 833-468-7852 who are available from 9AM to 5PM EST.

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*Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy.

June 2022    10US22EBC0040

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION and INDICATION for JYNARQUE® (tolvaptan)

  • Serious liver problems. JYNARQUE can cause serious liver problems that can lead to the need for a liver transplant or can lead to death. Stop taking JYNARQUE and call your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following symptoms:
    • feeling tired
    • loss of appetite
    • nausea
    • right upper stomach (abdomen) pain or tenderness
    • vomiting
    • fever
    • rash
    • itching
    • yellowing of the skin and white part of the eye (jaundice)
    • dark urine

It is important that you have a blood test before you start JYNARQUE to help reduce your risk of liver problems. Your healthcare provider will do a blood test to check your liver:

  • before you start taking JYNARQUE
  • at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after you start treatment with JYNARQUE
  • then monthly for 18 months during treatment with JYNARQUE
  • and every 3 months from then on

Because of the risk of serious liver problems, JYNARQUE is only available through a restricted distribution program called the JYNARQUE Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program.

Do not take JYNARQUE if you:

  • have a history of liver problems or have signs or symptoms of liver problems, excluding polycystic liver disease
  • cannot feel if you are thirsty or cannot replace fluids by drinking
  • have been told that the amount of sodium (salt) in your blood is too high or too low
  • are dehydrated
  • are allergic to tolvaptan or any of the ingredients in JYNARQUE
  • are unable to urinate

Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have a history of sodium (salt) levels that are too low
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if tolvaptan will harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant or think that you may be pregnant
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if tolvaptan passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during your treatment with JYNARQUE. 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.

  • Taking JYNARQUE with certain medicines could cause you to have too much tolvaptan in your blood. JYNARQUE should not be taken with certain medications. Your healthcare provider can tell you if it is safe to take JYNARQUE with other medicines
  • Do not start taking a new medicine without talking to your healthcare provider

JYNARQUE may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Too much sodium in your blood (hypernatremia) and loss of too much body fluid (dehydration). In some cases, dehydration can lead to extreme loss of body fluid called hypovolemia. You should drink water when you are thirsty and throughout the day and night. Stop taking JYNARQUE and call your healthcare provider if you cannot drink enough water for any reason, such as not having access to water, or vomiting or diarrhea. Tell your healthcare provider if you get any of the following symptoms:
    • dizziness
    • fainting
    • weight loss
    • a change in the way your heart beats
    • feeling confused or weak

What should you avoid while taking JYNARQUE?

Do not drink grapefruit juice during treatment with JYNARQUE. This could cause you to have too much tolvaptan in your blood.

The most common side effects of JYNARQUE are:

  • thirst and increased fluid intake
  • making large amounts of urine, urinating often, and urinating at night

These are not all the possible side effects of JYNARQUE. Talk to your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

If you have any questions about your health or medicines, talk to your healthcare professional.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. at 1‑800‑438-9927 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (www.fda.gov/medwatch).

INDICATION:

What is JYNARQUE?

JYNARQUE is a prescription medicine used to slow kidney function decline in adults who are at risk for rapidly progressing autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). It is not known if JYNARQUE is safe and effective in children.

Please read FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION, including BOXED WARNING, and MEDICATION GUIDE.

COVID-19 UPDATE

With the COVID-19 situation constantly developing, your health is our top priority. We hope that you and your families are staying safe and healthy during this unprecedented time.

If you are currently taking JYNARQUE® (tolvaptan), we encourage you to stay in close contact with your healthcare professional team regarding regular appointments and treatment management plans.

At this time, there is no expected impact on medication supply.

During the current COVID-19 pandemic, the JYNARQUE® (tolvaptan) REMS Program requirements remain in effect, as the health of patients who use this product is our top priority. Ongoing blood monitoring required by the REMS Program is extremely important due to the potential risk of serious liver injury from treatment with JYNARQUE. For these lab requirements during COVID-19 pandemic, we are able to temporarily offer our Mobile Phlebotomy Collection Service at no-cost for all patients taking JYNARQUE who prefer to have the REMS required blood work collected at home.

In helping patients who have lost a job or health insurance coverage due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to get through these challenging times, we have extended our Patient Support Program to provide ‘no-cost’ access for patients in the U.S. who are taking JYNARQUE. Please call Otsuka Patient Support at 1-855-242-7787 for more information on both programs.

For help accessing JYNARQUE, go to www.otsukapatientsupport.com/jynarque or call Otsuka Patient Support at 1-855-242-7787. The nurses at Otsuka Patient Support can answer questions related to Product Accessibility, Reimbursement and connecting patients to local treatment sites in their community.

Please read FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION, including BOXED WARNING, and MEDICATION GUIDE.

September 202010US20EBC0103

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION and INDICATION for JYNARQUE® (tolvaptan)
ISI Block Title

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION and INDICATION for JYNARQUE® (tolvaptan)

  • Serious liver problems. JYNARQUE can cause serious liver problems that can lead to the need for a liver transplant or can lead to death. Stop taking JYNARQUE and call your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following symptoms:
    • feeling tired
    • loss of appetite
    • nausea
    • right upper stomach (abdomen) pain or tenderness
    • vomiting
    • fever
    • rash
    • itching
    • yellowing of the skin and white part of the eye (jaundice)
    • dark urine

It is important that you have a blood test before you start JYNARQUE to help reduce your risk of liver problems. Your healthcare provider will do a blood test to check your liver:

  • before you start taking JYNARQUE
  • at 2 weeks and 4 weeks after you start treatment with JYNARQUE
  • then monthly for 18 months during treatment with JYNARQUE
  • and every 3 months from then on

Because of the risk of serious liver problems, JYNARQUE is only available through a restricted distribution program called the JYNARQUE Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) Program.

Do not take JYNARQUE if you:

  • have a history of liver problems or have signs or symptoms of liver problems, excluding polycystic liver disease
  • cannot feel if you are thirsty or cannot replace fluids by drinking
  • have been told that the amount of sodium (salt) in your blood is too high or too low
  • are dehydrated
  • are allergic to tolvaptan or any of the ingredients in JYNARQUE
  • are unable to urinate

Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:

  • have a history of sodium (salt) levels that are too low
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if tolvaptan will harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant or think that you may be pregnant
  • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if tolvaptan passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during your treatment with JYNARQUE. 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.

  • Taking JYNARQUE with certain medicines could cause you to have too much tolvaptan in your blood. JYNARQUE should not be taken with certain medications. Your healthcare provider can tell you if it is safe to take JYNARQUE with other medicines
  • Do not start taking a new medicine without talking to your healthcare provider

JYNARQUE may cause serious side effects, including:

  • Too much sodium in your blood (hypernatremia) and loss of too much body fluid (dehydration). In some cases, dehydration can lead to extreme loss of body fluid called hypovolemia. You should drink water when you are thirsty and throughout the day and night. Stop taking JYNARQUE and call your healthcare provider if you cannot drink enough water for any reason, such as not having access to water, or vomiting or diarrhea. Tell your healthcare provider if you get any of the following symptoms:
    • dizziness
    • fainting
    • weight loss
    • a change in the way your heart beats
    • feeling confused or weak

What should you avoid while taking JYNARQUE?

Do not drink grapefruit juice during treatment with JYNARQUE. This could cause you to have too much tolvaptan in your blood.

The most common side effects of JYNARQUE are:

  • thirst and increased fluid intake
  • making large amounts of urine, urinating often, and urinating at night

These are not all the possible side effects of JYNARQUE. Talk to your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

If you have any questions about your health or medicines, talk to your healthcare professional.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. at 1‑800‑438-9927 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (www.fda.gov/medwatch).

INDICATION:

What is JYNARQUE?

JYNARQUE is a prescription medicine used to slow kidney function decline in adults who are at risk for rapidly progressing autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). It is not known if JYNARQUE is safe and effective in children.

Please read FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION, including BOXED WARNING, and MEDICATION GUIDE.