Drug Interaction Report

Betiatide is an imaging agent used to evaluate the function and status of your kidneys. Your doctor will be monitoring you to see how quickly your body eliminates betiatide through your kidneys and into your urine. Encorafenib might slow down this process, which could affect the results of your test. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to follow all instructions provided to you by your care team, including those related to drinking fluid as dehydration can also affect the results of this test. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

You should preferably avoid consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking encorafenib. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can significantly increase the blood levels of encorafenib. This may increase the risk of serious side effects such as bleeding complications, eye and vision problems, liver problems, irregular heart rhythm, and development of new skin cancers. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.