Crizokast Crizotinib 250mg Capsules 60's

Crizokast Capsule contains the active substance Crizotinib. It is an antineoplastic drug that belongs to the class of tyrosine kinase inhibitors. This medicine is prescribed to treat patients with a type of lung cancer called anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is locally advanced or metastatic (spread outside the lungs or to other parts of the body). Do not take this capsule if you are allergic to crizotinib or any other ingredients of this medicine. Before initiating the treatment, inform your physician if you have had kidney, stomach, heart, or liver problems. 

Notify your doctor if you have reduced white blood cells, abnormal heart tracing after ECG, vision problems, or if you take other medications. Report your doctor immediately if you are planning to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Talk to your doctor about effective contraceptives. Use effective birth control during the treatment because oral contraception is ineffective with this medicine, and use it at least for 90 days even after completing the therapy with Crizokast Capsule. It is advised to get suggestions about fertility concerns from your doctor. This medication is not recommended for adolescents and children under 18 years of age. Use sunscreen or protective clothing to cover the skin and protect it against sunburn. Crizalk substitutes include Xalkori, Alectinib, Ceritinib, Lorlatinib, and Brigatinib, which are also used for ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer.

Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Crizotinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that works by blocking the activity of the anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) protein. It specifically targets the abnormal protein and blocks its activity, slowing down or stopping the growth and spread of cancer cells.

Take the Crizokast Capsule capsules at about the same time each day. The recommended dose is one capsule of 250 mg taken orally twice daily. Swallow the capsules whole and do not crush, chew, dissolve, or open them. Your physician will choose the Crizalk dosage and administration frequency based on your medical condition because it differs for each person.

Serious:

Pain in the right side of the stomach

Partial or full loss of vision

Lowered WBC

Low heart rate.

Swelling of the lungs.

Breathlessness

Cough with or without mucus

Common:

Sensitivity to sunlight.

Diarrhea

Fever

Constipation

Nausea

Increased liver enzymes

Decreased appetite, tiredness (fatigue)

Dizziness

Neuropathy (weakness, tingling, or numbness in the nerve)

Dysgeusia (taste disorder)

Hypophosphatemia (low levels of phosphate in the blood)

Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, recent vaccinations, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications such as Erythromycin, Diltiazem, Verapamil, and other medications may interact with Crizokast Capsule and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects. 

• Store at room temperature (15-30°C) in the original container.
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

• Blood Health: Inform your doctor if you notice a reduced number of white blood cells (leucopenia) or red blood cells (anemia), which may cause pale skin, weakness, or breathlessness.

• Heart Monitoring: Your doctor may suggest an electrocardiogram to check your heart function and detect any slower heart rate.

• Dosage: Take Crizokast Capsules every day exactly as prescribed by your doctor without missing doses.

• Precautions: Limit sun exposure to avoid photosensitivity and inform your doctor if you experience stomach problems, ankle swelling, or other unusual symptoms.