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IBRANCE
Generic Name :PALBOCICLIB
ABSTRACT-
The medication is used to treat certain kinds of breast cancer. It works as a chemotherapy drug to prevent the growth of cancer cells in the body. The drug is effectively used in both men and women for the treatment of HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer which also has the risk of spreading to other parts of the body. This medicine is given along with a hormonal medicine like letrozole in postmenopausal women.
DOSAGE–
- Ibrance has to be taken as directed by the doctors.
- Adult and pediatric dosages: Oral Tablet: 125 mg capsule once daily
SIDE EFFECTS–
- Body ache
- Chills
- Cough
- Ear congestion
- Fever
- Headache
- Difficulty in urination
- Sore throat
- Trouble in breathing
- Ulcers in the mouth
- Bruising
- Weakness
- Anxiety
- Chest pain
- Lightheadedness
- Fainting
- Hoarseness
DRUG INTERACTIONS–
- Atazanavir
- Conivaptan
- Deferiprone
- Delavirdine
- Enzalutamide
- Etanercept
- Fingolimod
- Itraconazole
- Ketoconazole
- Leflunomide
- Saquinavir
- Voriconazole
- Yellow fever vaccine
- Zoster vaccine live
- Baricitinib
- Azathioprine
- Bexarotene
- Cyclosporine
- Dabrafenib
- Fostamatinib
- Ganciclovir
- Ivosidenib
- Oxcarbazepine
- Panobinostat
- Nafcillin
- Quinidine
- Typhoid vaccine, inactivated
- Ustekinumab
- Valganciclovir
- Lanreotide
- Danazol
PRECAUTIONS–
- This drug contains inactive ingredients which may result in allergic reactions. So a pharmacist must be consulted before consuming it.
- It is necessary to discuss any medical history related to liver and kidney diseases.
- Avoid any type of immunizations or vaccinations while on drug course.
- Use of Ibrance during pregnancy is not recommended at all.
- Both father and mother can have adverse effects on an unborn baby if on medicine course.
- It is not known if Ibrance transfers into breast milk. But breast feeding should be avoided for at least 3 weeks after the last dosage of the drug.
WARNINGS–
- The medication has a serious effect on the immune system of the body. It increases the risk of severe infections and unusual bleeding.
- Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
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