Medication Information: Rhapsido
Brand name: Rhapsido
Generic name: Remibrutinib
What is RHAPSIDO?
RHAPSIDO is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) who continue to have symptoms that are not controlled with antihistamine treatment. RHAPSIDO should not be used to treat any other forms of hives (urticaria). It is not known if RHAPSIDO is safe and effective in children.
What are possible side effects of RHAPSIDO?
RHAPSIDO may cause serious side effects, including:
- Risk of bleeding. Bleeding may happen while being treated with RHAPSIDO. Your health care provider will monitor you for signs and symptoms of bleeding and may stop your treatment if bleeding happens. Your risk of bleeding may increase if you are also taking a blood thinner medicine. Tell your health care provider right away if you get any signs or symptoms of bleeding, such as:
o Bruising or red or purple skin marks
o Pink or brown urine
o Headache, dizziness, confusion, or feeling weak
o Red or black stools that look like tar
The most common side effects with RHAPSIDO may include nasal congestion, sore throat, and runny nose (nasopharyngitis), bleeding, headache, nausea, and abdominal pain.