Adcilib 125mg Capsule
Adcilib 125mg Capsule is used to treat patients with certain types of breast cancer (estrogen receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative) which have spread to other organs. It is given together with hormonal anticancer therapies.
Adcilib 125mg Capsule
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Adcilib 125mg Capsule is used to treat patients with certain types of breast cancer (estrogen receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative) which have spread to other organs. It is given together with hormonal anticancer therapies.
Adcilib 125mg Capsule is used to treat patients with certain types of breast cancer (estrogen receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative) which have spread to other organs. It is given together with hormonal anticancer therapies.
Adcilib 125mg Capsule should be taken with food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, hair loss, rash, vomiting, and diarrhea. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. It is better to inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of infection like fever, chills, and weakness, bleeding or bruising and nose bleed. It might also cause dizziness if it happens avoid driving or attention-seeking activities.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
03Uses
Breast cancer
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Adcilib 125mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
Adcilib 125mg Capsule is an anti-cancer medication. Cyclin dependent kinase 4 and 6
(chemical messengers) are downstream of signaling pathways which lead to the proliferation of cells. This medicine works by inhibiting cyclin dependent kinase 4 and 6, thus arrests the cancer cell cycle (cell growing process). It also targets the estrogen (hormone) receptor-positive breast cancer cells by disrupting the cell cycle.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take this medicine?
A:
07Side Effects
Fatigue
Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)
Hair loss
Rash
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Nausea
Decreased appetite
Infection
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Weakness
Fever
Decreased white blood cell count
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Adcilib 125mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Adcilib 125mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:UNSAFE
Adcilib 125mg Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Adcilib 125mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.It may cause fatigue in some people. If this happens, you should exercise caution when driving or using machines.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Adcilib 125mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Adcilib 125mg Capsule is recommended.
Liver:CAUTION
Adcilib 125mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Adcilib 125mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Take it with food, preferably at the same time every day.
If you forget to take the medicine or vomit, skip the missed dose and follow a regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up missed dose
Use effective contraception method to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
It may cause dizziness. Avoid driving or any activity requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you.
You may be asked for regular blood tests while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of infection like fever, chills, and weakness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first.
Take it with food, preferably at the same time every day.
If you forget to take the medicine or vomit, skip the missed dose and follow a regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up missed dose
Use effective contraception method to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
It may cause dizziness. Avoid driving or any activity requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you.
You may be asked for regular blood tests while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of infection like fever, chills, and weakness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first.
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