Alectinib
Alectinib is indicated for the treatment of patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Description
Alectinib belongs to second generation oral drug which selectively prohibits the activity of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) tyrosine kinase.It is part used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) expressing the ALK-EML4 (echinoderm microtubule-associated
protein-like 4)
fusion protein that causes proliferation of NSCLC cells.
Alectinib Works as
It is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI).Alectinib is a targeted therapy. TKI's block these cell signals and by blocking the signals,
they stop the growth of the cancer cells. TKI's are named based on the enzyme that they block.
Tyrosine kinases are specific enzymes (a type of protein)
that may signal cancer cells
to grow. Alectinib blocks the abnormal ALK (anaplastic lymphoma kinase) protein.
How to given Alectinib tablets.
Take this medication with food.
If you miss a dose, take your next dose at your usually scheduled time. Do not take an extra dose to make up for a missed dose.
Do not repeat a vomited dose. Alectinib is a capsule, taken by mouth.
Swallow alectinib capsules whole. Do not open, crush or dissolve the capsules.The amount of alectinib
that you will receive depends on many factors, your general health or other health problems, and the type of side effects that you may have. Your doctor will determine your exact dosage and schedule.
Precautions
For both men and women: Use contraceptives, and do not conceive a child (get pregnant) while taking alectinib. Barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms, are recommended for up to 6 months after last dose of alectinib.
Do not breast feed while taking alectinib.
Do not receive any kind of immunization or vaccination without your doctor's approval while taking alectinib.
Embryo-fetal toxicity: Based on data from animal studies and its mechanism of action, alectinib can cause fetal harm when administered to pregnant women.
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