
Ciclib 100mg Capsule
Salt Composition: Palbociclib
Expiry Date: 01/2028
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21 Capsule in Box
About The Product
Breast Cancer, Metastatic Cancer
Description
Ciclib 100mg tablet is a prescription based anti-cancer medication. It is used in the treatment of certain types of breast cancer (estrogen receptor positive and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative).
Its active ingredient is Palbociclib belongs to the drug class of CDK4/6 inhibitors. It works by blocking the CDK4 and CDK6 enzymes which are responsible for the growth of cancer cells.
The medicine also prevents the body from further growing cancer in the body. Strict medical supervision is highly recommended in the as the medicine is not prescribed adults under the age of 18.
Uses
- Breast cancer, metastatic cancer
Side Effects
Every medication has several side effects, like Ciclib 100mg tablet. Patients experience several side effects, some of them resolve on their own and some need proper medical attention. Common symptoms include:
- Dry skin, rash
- Infections
- Low blood cell counts
- Decreased of appetite
- Nausea, vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Swelling of lips and mouth
- Changes in taste
- Nose bleed
- Dry eye, blurred vision, increased tearing
- Tiredness
- Hair loss
How To Use
- Ciclib 100mg tablet should be taken with food, at the fixed time everyday. Do not miss or skip the medication as consistency is key, regular intake can increase the effectiveness of the medication.
- Taking it in the wrong way, allows cancer cells to grow and increases the risk of side effects or complications. Always follow the doctor's instructions carefully.
How It Works
- Breast cancer is formed when normal blood cells undergo DNA changes, causing them to undergo uncontrollably, divide excessively and form a tumor. CDK4 and CDK 6 enzyme is a primary reason which is responsible for the formation of cancer cells in the body.
- Ciclib 100mg tablet contains CDK 4/6 inhibitor that block the DNA mutation and slow the disease progression of the treatment.
Safety Advice
FAQs
Ciclib 100mg tablet treats breast cancer in adult men by blocking the progression of androgen hormones which is responsible for the production of cancer cells in the body.
References
- Turner, N. C., Ro, J., André, F., Loi, S., Verma, S., Iwata, H., ... & Cristofanilli, M. (2015). Palbociclib in hormone-receptor–positive advanced breast cancer. New England Journal of Medicine, 373(3), 209-219. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26030518/
- Cadoo, K. A., Gucalp, A., & Traina, T. A. (2014). Palbociclib: an evidence-based review of its potential in the treatment of breast cancer. Breast Cancer: Targets and Therapy, 123-133. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25177151/
- Serra, F., Lapidari, P., Quaquarini, E., Tagliaferri, B., Sottotetti, F., & Palumbo, R. (2019). Palbociclib in metastatic breast cancer: current evidence and real-life data. Drugs in context, 8, 212579. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31391852/
- Wedam, S., Fashoyin-Aje, L., Bloomquist, E., Tang, S., Sridhara, R., Goldberg, K. B., ... & Beaver, J. A. (2020). FDA approval summary: palbociclib for male patients with metastatic breast cancer. Clinical Cancer Research, 26(6), 1208-1212. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31649043/
- Turner, N. C., Slamon, D. J., Ro, J., Bondarenko, I., Im, S. A., Masuda, N., ... & Cristofanilli, M. (2018). Overall survival with palbociclib and fulvestrant in advanced breast cancer. New England journal of medicine, 379(20), 1926-1936.
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