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Side effects of Alecensa (Alectinib 150mg Capsule) 

Alectinib 150mg Capsule can cause some unwanted side effects :- 

Common side effects 

• Chest pain 

• Increased blood pressure 

• Bloody urine 

• Anemia 

• Constipation 

• Joint pain 

• Loss of appetite 

• Muscle and bone pain 

• Weakness 

• Vomiting 

• Weight gain 

• Nausea 

• Dizziness 

• Skin rash 

• Allergic reaction 

• Bloody stools 

• Fever 

• Headache 

• Irregular heartbeat 

• Bloating 

• Blurred vision 

Serious side effects 

• Kidney damage 

• Liver damage 

• Vision problem 

• Muscle weakness 

• Hyperglycemia 

• Pancreatitis 

Note- immediately contact your doctor,if any of these symptoms occurs 

Alecensa comes in the form of capsules that are taken by mouth. It should be taken twice a day with food. 

Missed dose 

• In case you miss a dose immediately contact your doctor. Do not double the dosage to make up for the missed dose. 

Overdose 

• Emergency medical treatment required or contact your doctor in case of an overdose. 

Warnings

Before using Alectinib 150mg Capsule , inform your doctor about medical history. 

•  Contraception 

  • Use reliable methods of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking Alectinib 150mg Capsule. 

• Children and adolescents 

  • Alectinib 150mg Capsule  is not for use in children and adolescents 

Warnings for female 

• Pregnancy 

  • Alectinib 150mg Capsule shouldn’t be used by women who are pregnant. This medicine may cause harm to human fetuses. It is recommended that drugs should be avoided during pregnancy. 

• Breastfeeding 

  • This medicine should not be used by women who are breastfeeding. 

General warnings and precautions 

• Before starting treatment with Alecensa, make sure you tell your doctor about any other medications you are taking. 

• Tell your doctor if you have any history of kidney or liver problems. 

• If you have lung problems or breathing problems. Do not take Alectinib 150mg Capsule without your doctor's advice.

• If you have a slow heart rate, Alecensa can worsen your condition. 

Cautions 

• Do not chew this medicine 

• Not safe for pregnant women 

• May harm liver 

• It’s possible to have bradycardia

Q1. What is Alecensa (Alectinib 150mg Capsule)? 

AnsAlectinib 150mg Capsule is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. It is used to treat a certain type of lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

Q2. How does Alectinib 150mg Capsule work? 

Ans. Alectinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). Tyrosine kinases are specific enzymes (a type of protein) that may signal cancer cells to grow. TKIs block these cell signals and by barricading the signals, they prevent the growth of the cancer cells. Alectinib blocks the abnormal ALK (anaplastic lymphoma kinase) protein. 

Q3. What are the side effects of Alectinib 150mg Capsule? 

Ans. Some common side effects of Alectinib 150mg Capsule  are :- vomiting, constipation, chest pain, joint pain, shortness of breath, muscle and bone pain, weakness, fever, weight gain, swelling, skin rash, slow heart rate. 

Q4. In what strength is it available? 

Ans. It is available in the strength of 150mg. 

Q5. What should I avoid while taking this medicine? 

Ans. You should try to avoid sunlight because Alecensa may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. While you’re taking this medication you may get severe sunburns. Because of this, you should use sunscreen with at least SPF50. Doing this will help to protect you from sunburn. 

Q6. How to take Alectinib 150mg Capsule? 

Ans. It should be taken orally by mouth twice a day with food. One should take Alectinib 150mg Capsule according to their doctor's instructions. 

Q7. Is Alecensa chemotherapy? 

Ans. No, this is not chemotherapy. Alecensa is a type of targeted therapy that works only on specific cells in your body. 

Q8. What if I miss a dose? 

Ans. Immediately contact your doctor in case you miss a dose. 

 Q9. Is it safe to take Alectinib 150mg Capsule during pregnancy? 

Ans. This medication is not recommended for pregnant women, it may cause harm to the unborn baby. 

Q10. Can I consume alcohol while taking Alectinib 150mg Capsule? 

Ans. It is not known whether it is safe or not. Please consult your doctor.

Q11. Is it safe to take Alectinib 150mg Capsule during breastfeeding? 

Ans. This medicine should not be used by women who are breastfeeding. 

Q12. What are the storage conditions? 

Ans. Alecensa capsules should be stored at room temperature. 

Q13. Are there any self-care tips?

Ans. Keep yourself hydrated while taking this medicine. Avoid sun exposure and crowded places. Maintain good nutrition. 

Q14. Is it safe to drive after taking Alectinib 150mg Capsule? 

Ans. It may cause dizziness which may affect your ability to concentrate. 

Interactions of Alecensa (alectinib)

Before taking Alecensa capsules, talk with your doctor and tell them about all prescriptions and other drugs you take. 

Medicine interaction 

• Avastin 

• Digoxin 

• Atazanavir 

• Enbrel 

• Tacrolimus 

• Fluconazole 

• Celexa 

• Eliquis 

• Norco 

• Protonix 

Disease interaction 

• Hepatic impairment 

• Renal impairment 

• Lung toxicity 

• Bradycardia 

Alcohol interaction 

• Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Before consuming alcohol, please consult your doctor. 

Contraindications of Alecensa (alectinib)

None.

Reference

• Alectinib: Drugs information and usage are available at: - https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB11363 and https://www.drugs.com/alectinib.html.

Alectinib: Mechanism, side effects, and dosage are available at: - https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a616007.html, https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/treatment/drugs/alectinib, and https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-170682/alectinib-oral/details