ALECensa 150mg Capsule
ALECensa 150mg Capsule should be taken in a dose as recommended by the doctor. You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises for it. The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment. Your doctor may advice for regular monitoring of liver and kidney function while your taking this medicine.
Women who are undergoing treatment should use effective contraception method and avoid pregnancy. This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sun, so it is better to use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors. Remember to inform doctor if you develop breathing difficulties, stomach pain, or yellowing of skin after taking ALECensa 150mg Capsule.
ALECensa 150mg Capsule
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
ALECensa 150mg Capsule should be taken in a dose as recommended by the doctor. You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises for it. The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment. Your doctor may advice for regular monitoring of liver and kidney function while your taking this medicine.
ALECensa 150mg Capsule should be taken in a dose as recommended by the doctor. You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises for it. The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment. Your doctor may advice for regular monitoring of liver and kidney function while your taking this medicine.
Women who are undergoing treatment should use effective contraception method and avoid pregnancy. This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sun, so it is better to use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors. Remember to inform doctor if you develop breathing difficulties, stomach pain, or yellowing of skin after taking ALECensa 150mg Capsule.
03Uses
Non-small cell lung cancer
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. ALECensa 150mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
Montu 10mg Tablet works by blocking the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation in the airways to prevent asthma and relieve symptoms of allergies.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take this medicine?
A:
07Side Effects
Tiredness
Constipation
Peripheral edema
Muscle pain
Muscle weakness
Decreased red blood cell count
08Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
ALECensa 150mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy:UNSAFE
ALECensa 150mg Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
ALECensa 150mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:CAUTION
ALECensa 150mg Capsule may cause dizziness or weakness due to low blood pressure. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Liver:
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
09Drug Tips
You have been prescribed ALECensa 150mg Capsule for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer that is locally advanced, or has spread to other areas of the body.
Take it with food, preferably at the same time each day.
It can make your skin more sensitive to sun. Use sunscreen and protective clothing when outdoors.
Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to monitor your liver and kidney function while you are having treatment with this medicine.
Do not take ALECensa 150mg Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Use reliable methods of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you develop breathing difficulties, stomach pain, yellowing of skin or eyes or muscle pain as ALECensa 150mg Capsule may affect your lungs, liver, muscles or kidneys.
References
Sources and references
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