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Alcohol
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It is unknown whether Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's interacts with alcohol. Consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
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Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's is not recommended for use in pregnancy as it may cause embryo-fetal toxicity and harm your foetus. Hence, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's. You should not become pregnant while you are taking Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's for at least one week after your last dose of treatment. Using effective birth control methods while on treatment is suggested.
Breast Feeding
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It is not known whether Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's passes into breast milk. You should not breastfeed during and for 1 week after the treatment with Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's.
Driving
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Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting in some patients. Therefore, avoid driving or operating machines that require mental concentration until you are not alert.
Liver
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If you have a pre-existing or a history of liver problems, tell your doctor before taking this medicine. Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's is known to cause hepatotoxicity, which may be fatal. If you have any symptoms such as yellowing of your skin or the white part of your eyes (jaundice), dark or brown (tea-coloured) urine, pain on the upper right side of your stomach area (abdomen), bleeding or bruising more easily than normal, feeling very tired while taking Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's, inform your doctor immediately.
Kidney
Caution
Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's is known to cause kidney impairment. Hence, if you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney diseases, inform your doctor before taking Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.
Children
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Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
About Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's
Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's is an anti-cancer medicine used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), a common form of lung cancer in which abnormal cells grow in the lung tissues. Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's is used for treating patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive gene non-small cell lung cancer and metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's contains Alectinib as an active ingredient, which belongs to the kinase inhibitors class. It works by inhibiting the action of an enzyme (ALK-tyrosine kinase) and thus stops the abnormal growth of cancer cells.
Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's may cause certain side effects such as diarrhea, swelling of the hands, muscle pain, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and weakness. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's should be taken as advised by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose.
Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other components of it. Before taking the medicine, inform your physician about your previous medical history, such as if you have/had any history of liver/kidney disease, lung disease other than lung cancer, heart problems, slow heart rate, and breathing difficulty. This medicine is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence, it is not recommended for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding women.
Uses of Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's
Medicinal Benefits
Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's contains Alectinib, which is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It works by stopping the action of an ALK-tyrosine kinase enzyme that causes the multiplication of cancerous cells. This helps stop the abnormal growth of cancer cells and thus reduce the further spread to other parts of the body. It also decreases the blood supply to cancer tumors to slow down the growth of the tumor. In this way, Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's stops the body's production, spread and growth of cancerous cells.
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Side Effects of Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's
Drug Warnings
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's for the period that your doctor has prescribed. Caution should be exercised if you have/had liver or kidney disease, lung disease other than lung cancer, heart problems, slow heart rate, severe cough, and breathing difficulty. This medicine is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant before starting the treatment. Breastfeeding should be discontinued in nursing mothers during the treatment as it passes into breast milk and may cause a possible risk to the infant. Alecensa 150 Capsule 224's is known to cause hepatotoxicity, renal impairment, interstitial lung disease, bradycardia, and severe myalgia in some patients. Hence, inform your doctor if you observe any symptoms such as dark-coloured urine, muscle pain or tenderness, yellowing of eyes, trouble breathing, cough, swelling of your feet and hands, and lightheadedness. Avoid driving and operating machines; this medicine may make you dizzy or sleepy. This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy are not established.
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