Crizocent 250 mg 60 Capsules | Crizotinib

Crizocent 250 mg is indicated to treat a specific type of lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and which is caused by either defect in a gene called ALK+(Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase positive) or defect in a gene called ROS1 positive. Crizocent contains an active ingredient called crizotinib. Crizotinib is in a class of tyrosine kinase inhibitor and it works by blocking the genes ALK+ and ROS1 that signals cancer cells to multiply.

Dosage and Administration of Crizocent 250 mg

To treat metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with ALK+ and ROS1+, Patients should start with 250 mg Crizocent daily twice. It should be administrated whole tablet by mouth with or without food according to doctors prescription. Patients will continue this schedule until disease progression and any severe reactions occur. If Patients can not tolerate 250 mg twice they should start taking 200 mg twice daily. Even if they can not tolerated this schedule they should take 250 mg once daily. After that if intolerance is seen, patients should discontinue Crizocent. Before stopping crizocent please consult with your doctor.

In case of not being able to take the whole tablet patients should make a suspension of the tablet by mixing with water and drink it. Rinse the water pot with water after drinking the suspension to make sure you have taken the whole medicine.

Side Effects

Adverse side effects of taking Crizocent are Vision disorders, Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Edema, Constipation, Elevated transaminases, Fatigue, Decreased appetite.

Pregnancy and Lactation

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, tell your doctor straight away. Your doctor will suggest you. On the other hand if you are already pregnant talk to your doctor and ask whether you should carry the baby or not. Use effective contraception during taking this medicine. Sometimes oral route contraception may not work if you are taking Crizocent. Ask your doctor to suggest right way of taking contraception. Men and women both are suggested to use contraception because chemical substance of Crizotinib also may remain in men’s semen. For

• men, keep using contraception after 4 months of taking Crizotinib.
• women, keep using contraception after 2 months of taking Crizotinib.

Do not breast-feed if you are taking this medicine because it may be harmful for baby.

Crizocent 250 mg Price

The price of the Crizocent 250 mg for 60 capsules is $300 without shipping charge. To know the shipping charge make your query to us.