Ibrance 100 mg Palbociclib Capsules 21 Count

Palbociclib 100 mg Capsules

What is Palbociclib used for :

Palbociclib is a medication that is used to treat hormone receptor positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer (type of breast cancer that is in advanced stages or has already spread to other parts of the body) in the following cases:

• In combination with an aromatase inhibitor (another cancer medication) as initial endocrine based therapy in women after menopause

• In combination with fulvestrant (another cancer medication) in women who suffered from disease progression after receiving endocrine therapy

Do not take Palbociclib

If you are allergic to Palbociclib or any of the ingredients in this medicine. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.

Possible side effects :

Possible side effects of Palbociclib include signs of an allergic reaction, like rash, signs of neutropenia (low neutrophils level which are responsible for fighting bacterial infections), like, chills, fever, sweating, toothache, sore throat, mouth sores, abdominal pain, pain or burning when urinating, frequent urination, diarrhea, cough and difficulty breathing, signs of low red blood cell counts and low platelet counts, like, dizziness, bruising more easily, bleeding, difficulty breathing and weakness. Common side effects include infections, diarrhea, feeling tired, loss of appetite, hair loss or hair thinning, abnormal liver blood tests, nausea, rash, vomiting, sore mouth and fertility problems in males.

Other medicines and Palbociclib :

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medications including vitamins, prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines and herbal supplements. Keep a list of the medications that you take.

How to take Palbociclib 

Adults:

Recommended initial dose is 125 mg orally once daily for 21 days followed by 7 days off treatment. Your doctor may recommend dose reductions or interruptions based on your response and tolerability to the medication.

Children:

It is not known yet if this medication is effective and safe in children.

• Take tablet with food in combination with aromatase inhibitor or fulvestrant (cancer medications).

• Take tablet with a full glass of water.

• Take at the same time every day.

• Do not stop taking your medication without consulting your doctor.

• Do not take cracked, broken or damaged capsules.

• Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, open or chew the capsules.

• Grapefruit may increase the level of the medication in the blood. Do not take grapefruit and grapefruit products during therapy with this medication.

• Take your medication as directed by your doctor.

How to store Palbociclib :

• Store at 20 to 25°C

• Keep out of the reach of children and pets

• Do not use beyond the expiry date mentioned on the box

• Keep medication in its original pack to protect it from moisture

• Do not use damaged pills

• Do not dispose pills in the wastewater or household waste