Alectinib 150mg Alectinib is used to treat advanced non-small lung cancer with ALK-positve mutation. Here are the details of the drug:

Alectinib 150mg Alectinib is indicated for patients with advanced stage non-small lung cancer with ALK-positve mutation.

Dosage of Alecnib 150mg Alectinib

The recommended dose of Alectinib is 600 mg daily (twice-daily dosing regimen) for 28 days.

The drug should be taken before or after a meal.

If a patient skips a dose, they should take their next dose at the usual time, not a double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Alectinib 150mg side effects

Alectinib, like other medicines, can also cause some side effects. Here are some common side effects of Alectinib:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Anorexia
• Headache
• Difficulty sleeping
• Dizzy
• Tired

An increase in blood sugar or a decrease in blood sugar

If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor or medical staff immediately for advice and timely support.

In addition, there are some more serious side effects that can occur with Alectinib, including:

Serious allergic reaction, including difficulty breathing, pulmonary edema, and other symptoms.

Severely raise or lower blood sugar levels.

Liver problems, including liver failure and hepatitis.

Heart problems, including high blood pressure and increased heart rate.

Eye problems, including blurred vision, farsightedness, and eye pain.

If you have any serious symptoms while using Alectinib, contact your doctor or healthcare provider immediately.

How does Alectinib 150mg interact with other drugs?

Drugs and substances known to interact with Alectinib include:

Antidepressants: Antidepressants work to increase the concentration of alectinib in the body, which can increase toxicity and side effects of the drug.

Protease Inhibitors: Protease inhibitors, such as ritonavir, can increase the body’s concentration of alectinib, increasing its toxicity and side effects.

Anticoagulants: Alectinib may interact with anticoagulants, causing an increased risk of bleeding. Care should be taken when used with anticoagulants such as warfarin, heparin.

Anticonvulsants: Alectinib may increase the side effects of anticonvulsants.

Anti-allergic drugs: Alectinib can interact with anti-allergic drugs, causing increased drug side effects.

Before using any medicine, you need to inform your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicines, vitamins, or herbs you are taking to avoid unwanted interactions.

Precautions while using Alecnib 150mg Alectinib

Before taking alectinib, patients should tell their doctor about all existing health problems, including problems with the liver, kidneys, heart, blood pressure, and allergies to the drug.