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You might be wondering what to expect with XPOVIO®—let's talk about it! First, here's what it's used for...

XPOVIO® (selinexor) is a prescription medicine used in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone to treat adults with multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy.

It is not known if XPOVIO® is safe and effective in children less than 18 years of age.

XPOVIO® (selinexor) can cause serious side effects, including:
Low platelet counts. Low platelet counts are common with XPOVIO® and can lead to bleeding, which can be severe and can sometimes cause death. Your healthcare provider may prescribe platelet transfusions or other treatments for your low platelet counts. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any bleeding or bruising during treatment with XPOVIO®.

Please see additional Important Safety Information and uses at the end of this video.

You might be wondering—how do I take XPOVIO®?

It's an oral medicine taken at home as little as once weekly along with other medicines. This could mean fewer office visits to receive your treatment regimen.

XPOVIO® works in a unique way. Using a medicine that works differently can be an effective approach instead of taking the same path after a relapse.

When taking a new medicine, it's helpful to know how you might respond.

In a clinical trial, XPOVIO® was studied together with two other medicines in adults with multiple myeloma who had received 1 to 3 prior treatments. Half of the adults taking the XPOVIO treatment regimen lived for 13.9 months or longer without their disease getting worse. In that clinical trial, 3 out of 4 adults responded to the XPOVIO® treatment regimen. Half of those adults saw benefits within 6 weeks or less and half continued to experience a benefit for a year and a half or more.

Now, you may have questions about side effects. It isn't uncommon to experience some side effects when you begin taking XPOVIO®. The potential side effects of XPOVIO® are well studied and have not been shown to have major effects on organs like the heart, lungs, kidneys, or liver.

If you experience any of these serious side effects, you should contact your doctor right away, like: low platelet counts, low white blood cell counts, serious infections, neurological side effects, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite and weight loss, decreased sodium levels in your blood, and new or worsening cataract, cloudiness, or loss of transparency in the lens of the eye.

And some side effects are more common, like: tiredness, weakness, low red blood cell count (anemia), constipation, shortness of breath, increased blood sugar, changes in body salt and mineral levels in your blood, and changes in kidney and liver function in blood tests. It's important to communicate openly and proactively with your healthcare team if you experience any side effects.

The more your healthcare team knows about how you're responding to treatment, the more they may be able to optimize your treatment experience.

There may be some things that you and your healthcare team may be able to do to help you fine-tune your XPOVIO® experience.

Your doctor will prescribe a starting dose of XPOVIO®. This dose can be adjusted multiple times with the goal of managing side effects to keep you on treatment longer without compromising effectiveness.

In the same trial mentioned previously, the XPOVIO® treatment regimen was observed to be effective in adults who had their dose adjusted.

Your healthcare team will prescribe antinausea medicines for you to take before you start and during treatment. Always take your antinausea medicine as prescribed, even if you don't feel nauseous, as taking it proactively could prevent nausea from occurring in the first place. In the clinical trial mentioned earlier in this video, 9 out of 10 adults who experienced nausea within the first month of taking the XPOVIO® treatment regimen had it improve or completely go away.

There are a number of other things you can do that may also help you be proactive about your care, including:

  • Drinking lots of fluids
  • Staying well nourished
  • And managing your energy level

If you need additional support, the KaryForward Patient Support Program provides a number of resources, including financial assistance, and is here to help you every step of the way.

Knowing what to expect can have a positive impact on your treatment experience.

For more information on what to expect with XPOVIO® and detailed treatment tips, download our Treatment Experience Guide by visiting xpovio.com/treatment-experience-guide.

Important Safety Information

What is XPOVIO?

XPOVIO® (selinexor) is a prescription medicine used:

  • in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone to treat adults with multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy.
  • in combination with dexamethasone to treat adults with multiple myeloma that has come back (relapsed) or that did not respond to previous treatment (refractory), and
    • who have received at least 4 prior therapies, and
    • whose disease did not respond (refractory) to at least 2 proteasome inhibitor medicines, at least 2 immunomodulatory agents, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody medicine

It is not known if XPOVIO is safe and effective in children less than 18 years of age.

Your healthcare provider will do blood tests before you start taking XPOVIO, and often during the first 3 months of treatment, and then as needed during treatment.

XPOVIO can cause serious side effects, including:
Low platelet counts. Low platelet counts are common with XPOVIO and can lead to bleeding, which can be severe and can sometimes cause death. Your healthcare provider may prescribe platelet transfusions or other treatments for your low platelet counts.

Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any bleeding or easy bruising during treatment with XPOVIO.

Low white blood cell counts. Low white blood cell counts are common with XPOVIO and can sometimes be severe. You may have an increased risk of getting bacterial infections during treatment with XPOVIO. If needed, your healthcare provider may prescribe antibiotics if you have signs or symptoms of infection.

Serious infections. Infections are common with XPOVIO and can be serious and can sometimes cause death. This includes upper or lower respiratory tract infections, such as pneumonia, and an infection throughout your body (sepsis). Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any signs or symptoms of an infection such as cough, chills, or fever during treatment with XPOVIO.

Neurologic side effects. XPOVIO can cause dizziness, fainting, decreased alertness, and changes in your mental status, including problems with thinking, seeing or hearing things that are not really there (hallucinations). These problems can sometimes be severe and life-threatening. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of these symptoms. Do not drive or operate heavy or dangerous machinery until you know how XPOVIO affects you. Take precautions to prevent a fall.

Nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea. Nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea can occur when you take XPOVIO and can sometimes be severe. You may be at risk for becoming dehydrated. Your healthcare provider may prescribe anti-nausea or anti-diarrhea medicines.

Loss of appetite and weight loss. Loss of appetite and weight loss are common with XPOVIO. Tell your healthcare provider if you have a decrease or loss of appetite and if you are losing weight.

Decreased sodium levels in your blood. Decreased sodium levels in your blood are common with XPOVIO. Your healthcare provider may talk with you about your diet and prescribe IV fluids or salt tablets.

New or worsening cataract, cloudiness or loss of transparency of the lens in the eye. New or worsening cataract are common with XPOVIO. If a cataract forms, your vision may decrease, and you may need eye surgery to remove the cataract and restore your vision. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have symptoms of a cataract such as double vision, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light or glare.

Common side effects of XPOVIO include:

  • tiredness
  • low red blood cell count (anemia). Symptoms may include tiredness and shortness of breath
  • constipation
  • shortness of breath
  • increased blood sugar
  • changes in body salt and mineral levels in your blood
  • changes in kidney and liver function blood tests

These are not all of the possible side effects of XPOVIO. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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

  • have or have had a recent or active infection
  • have or have had bleeding problems
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. XPOVIO can harm your unborn baby
  • are taking prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements

Ability to have children: XPOVIO may affect the ability of both women and men to have children. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have concerns about fertility.

Females who are able to become pregnant: Your healthcare provider will check to see if you are pregnant before you start taking XPOVIO. You should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with XPOVIO and for 1 week after your last dose, as XPOVIO can harm an unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you might be pregnant during treatment with XPOVIO. Do not breastfeed during treatment with XPOVIO and for 1 week after your last dose of XPOVIO. It is not known if XPOVIO passes into your breast milk.

Males with female partners who are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control during treatment with XPOVIO and for 1 week after your last dose.

Please see the Medication Guide and the full Prescribing Information for XPOVIO.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. at 1-888-209-9326 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

For more information on what to expect with XPOVIO® and detailed treatment tips, download our Treatment Experience Guide by visiting xpovio.com/treatment-experience-guide.

XPOVIO dosing

XPOVIO is an oral medicine you take at home as little as once per week and is taken along with other medicines depending on your
treatment regimen.

Responding to treatment

In a clinical trial, 3 out of 4 adults taking the XPOVIO treatment regimen responded to treatment. Of the 3 out of 4 adults who responded:

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half responded within a month and a half of starting treatment

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half responded for over 20 months

Possible side effects

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It is common to experience some side effects when you begin taking XPOVIO. The side effects of XPOVIO are generally manageable and/or reversible with appropriate care.

If you experience any of these serious side effects, you should contact your doctor right away:

  • Low platelet counts
  • Low white blood cell counts
  • Serious infections
  • Neurological side effects
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Loss of appetite and weight loss
  • Decreased sodium levels in your blood
  • New or worsening cataract, cloudiness, or loss of transparency in the lens of the eye

Some side effects are common, including:

  • Tiredness
  • Weakness
  • Low red blood cell count (anemia)
  • Constipation
  • Shortness of breath
  • Increased blood sugar
  • Changes in body salt and mineral levels in your blood
  • Changes in kidney and liver function blood tests
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Tip: Because the side effects of XPOVIO are generally manageable and/or reversible with appropriate care, it is important that you communicate openly and proactively with your healthcare team if you experience any. The more your healthcare team knows about how you’re responding to treatment, the more they can do to optimize your treatment experience.

Nausea management

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One of the most common side effects of XPOVIO is nausea. Because of this, your healthcare team may prescribe antinausea medicines for you to take before you start and during treatment with XPOVIO. In a clinical study, 9 out of 10 adults who experienced nausea within the first month of taking the XPOVIO treatment regimen had it improve or completely go away.

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Tip: Ask someone on your healthcare team about taking antinausea medication when starting treatment to help manage possible side effects.

Dose adjustment

Your healthcare team may adjust your dose of XPOVIO over time to help manage side effects. In a clinical trial, more than 6 out of 10 adults taking the XPOVIO treatment regimen had their dose of XPOVIO adjusted.

The XPOVIO treatment regimen was observed to be effective in adults who had their dose adjusted.

Your dose can be reduced several times before discontinuing XPOVIO.

Dose adjustment 1: lower dose

Dose adjustment 2: lower dose

Dose adjustment 3: lower dose

Dose adjustment 4: discontinue

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Tip: Ask someone on your healthcare team how they may adjust your dose over time to help optimize your treatment experience.

Ask your doctor:

What medications will I take in addition to the XPOVIO treatment regimen to help optimize my treatment experience, like proactive nausea medication?

Should my diet change when on treatment? How much food should I eat? What dietary changes should I report?

What kinds of fluids should I drink and how much per day?

What kind of prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements can I continue to take while on treatment?

How and when should I communicate any side effects to my healthcare team?

How will my healthcare team support me to help me stay on treatment if I experience side effects from the start?

  • Take XPOVIO with water. Swallow it whole and never break, chew, crush, or divide the tablets.
  • Take any medicines your healthcare team prescribes for nausea/vomiting before and during treatment with XPOVIO. This can improve your XPOVIO experience.
  • Do not change your dose or stop taking XPOVIO without talking to someone on your healthcare team first.
  • If you miss a dose of XPOVIO, just take your next dose at your next regularly scheduled day and time. Don’t double up.
  • If you vomit after taking a dose of XPOVIO, don’t take an extra dose. Take your dose at your next regularly scheduled day and time.
  • If you take too much of XPOVIO, call someone on your healthcare team right away.
  • Never share your prescription with other people.
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What is XPOVIO?

XPOVIO® (selinexor) is a prescription medicine used:

  • in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone to treat adults with multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy.

Your healthcare provider will do blood tests before you start taking XPOVIO, and often during the first 3 months of treatment, and then as needed during treatment.

XPOVIO can cause serious side effects, including:

  • Low platelet counts. Low platelet counts are common with XPOVIO and can lead to bleeding, which can be severe and can sometimes cause death. Your healthcare provider may prescribe platelet transfusions or other treatments for your low platelet counts.

What is XPOVIO?

XPOVIO® (selinexor) is a prescription medicine used:

  • in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone to treat adults with multiple myeloma who have received at least one prior therapy.
  • in combination with dexamethasone to treat adults with multiple myeloma that has come back (relapsed) or that did not respond to previous treatment (refractory), and
    • who have received at least 4 prior therapies, and
    • whose disease did not respond (refractory) to at least 2 proteasome inhibitor medicines, at least 2 immunomodulatory agents, and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody medicine

XPOVIO is approved based on patient response rate. There are ongoing studies to confirm the clinical benefit of XPOVIO for the following use:

  • to treat adults with certain types of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that has come back (relapsed) or that did not respond to previous treatment (refractory) and who have received at least 2 prior systemic therapies.

It is not known if XPOVIO is safe and effective in children less than 18 years of age.

Your healthcare provider will do blood tests before you start taking XPOVIO, and often during the first 3 months of treatment, and then as needed during treatment.

XPOVIO can cause serious side effects, including:

Low platelet counts. Low platelet counts are common with XPOVIO and can lead to bleeding, which can be severe and can sometimes cause death. Your healthcare provider may prescribe platelet transfusions or other treatments for your low platelet counts.

Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any bleeding or easy bruising during treatment with XPOVIO.

Low white blood cell counts. Low white blood cell counts are common with XPOVIO and can sometimes be severe. You may have an increased risk of getting bacterial infections during treatment with XPOVIO. If needed, your healthcare provider may prescribe antibiotics if you have signs or symptoms of infection.

Serious infections. Infections are common with XPOVIO and can be serious and can sometimes cause death. This includes upper or lower respiratory tract infections, such as pneumonia, and an infection throughout your body (sepsis). Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any signs or symptoms of an infection such as cough, chills, or fever during treatment with XPOVIO.

Neurologic side effects. XPOVIO can cause dizziness, fainting, decreased alertness, and changes in your mental status, including problems with thinking, seeing or hearing things that are not really there (hallucinations). These problems can sometimes be severe and life-threatening. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of these symptoms. Do not drive or operate heavy or dangerous machinery until you know how XPOVIO affects you. Take precautions to prevent a fall.

Nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea. Nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea can occur when you take XPOVIO and can sometimes be severe. You may be at risk for becoming dehydrated. Your healthcare provider may prescribe anti-nausea or anti-diarrhea medicines.

Loss of appetite and weight loss. Loss of appetite and weight loss are common with XPOVIO. Tell your healthcare provider if you have a decrease or loss of appetite and if you are losing weight.

Decreased sodium levels in your blood. Decreased sodium levels in your blood are common with XPOVIO. Your healthcare provider may talk with you about your diet and prescribe IV fluids or salt tablets.

New or worsening cataract, cloudiness or loss of transparency of the lens in the eye. New or worsening cataract are common with XPOVIO. If a cataract forms, your vision may decrease, and you may need eye surgery to remove the cataract and restore your vision. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have symptoms of a cataract such as double vision, blurred vision, or sensitivity to light or glare.

Common side effects of XPOVIO include:

  • tiredness
  • low red blood cell count (anemia). Symptoms may include tiredness and shortness of breath
  • constipation
  • shortness of breath
  • increased blood sugar
  • changes in body salt and mineral levels in your blood
  • changes in kidney and liver function blood tests

These are not all of the possible side effects of XPOVIO. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-10881-800-FDA-1088.

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

  • have or have had a recent or active infection
  • have or have had bleeding problems
  • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. XPOVIO can harm your unborn baby
  • are taking prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements

Ability to have children: XPOVIO may affect the ability of both women and men to have children. Talk to your healthcare provider if you have concerns about fertility.

Females who are able to become pregnant: Your healthcare provider will check to see if you are pregnant before you start taking XPOVIO. You should use effective birth control (contraception) during treatment with XPOVIO and for 1 week after your last dose, as XPOVIO can harm an unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you might be pregnant during treatment with XPOVIO. Do not breastfeed during treatment with XPOVIO and for 1 week after your last dose of XPOVIO. It is not known if XPOVIO passes into your breast milk.

Males with female partners who are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control during treatment with XPOVIO and for 1 week after your last dose.

Please see the Medication Guide and the full Prescribing Information for XPOVIO.

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. at 1-888-209-93261-888-209-9326 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-10881-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.