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BALVERSA®

(erdafitinib)

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Can BALVERSA Cause Eye Problems?

Last Updated: 09/04/2024

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The following content from the BALVERSA PATIENT INFORMATION may be helpful to address your question:  

Can BALVERSA cause eye problems?

  • BALVERSA may cause serious side effects, including eye problems.1
    • Eye problems are common with BALVERSA but can also be serious.
    • Eye problems include dry or inflamed eyes, inflamed cornea (front part of the eye) and disorders of the retina, an internal part of the eye.
    • Tell your healthcare provider right away if you develop blurred vision, loss of vision or other visual changes.
    • You should use artificial tear substitutes, hydrating or lubricating eye gels or ointments at least every 2 hours during waking hours to help prevent dry eyes.
    • During treatment with BALVERSA, your healthcare provider will send you to see an eye specialist.

Before taking BALVERSA tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you have vision or eye problems.1

additional information

This information is provided ONLY in response to your request and is not intended as medical advice, to promote the use of our product, or suggest using it in any manner other than as described in the PRESCRIBING INFORMATION. All decisions regarding your medical treatment should be made with your healthcare professional(s). Please contact your healthcare professional(s) to discuss the information in this response.

Please refer to the attached full PRESCRIBING INFORMATION and the PATIENT INFORMATION for BALVERSA.1

 

References

1 BALVERSA (erdafitinib) [Prescribing Information]. Horsham, PA: Janssen Products, LP;https://www.janssenlabels.com/package-insert/product-monograph/prescribing-information/BALVERSA-pi.pdf.