Piciclib 125mg Capsule

Piciclib 125mg Capsule   are used in the treatment of breast cancer. Patients with certain breast cancer (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative and estrogen receptor-positive) can also be treated with it.

This medicine contains an active ingredient Palbociclib that belongs to a group of cancer-fighting medications called protein kinase inhibitors.It works by blocking the action of chemicals that cause cancer cells to divide and grow.

It is used in the combination with another medicine, like fulvestrant, in patients with disease progression following endocrine therapy and an aromatase inhibitor as initial endocrine-based therapy in postmenopausal women or in men. Close monitoring of blood cell count is necessary while having treatment with this medicine.

• Breast Cancer

The human body reacts differently to Piciclib 125mg Capsule. Response or undesired symptoms vary from individual to individual. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine; these side effects don't need special medical attention. Whereas if the symptoms don't disappear with time or you have severe side effects, then consult your doctor immediately.

Some of the common side effects are mentioned below:

• Blurred vision  
• Loss of appetite
• Sore throat  
• Bleeding gums  
• Difficulty in breathing  
• Back pain  
• Pale skin  
• Unusual tiredness  
• Chest pain  
• Red spots on the skin
• Inflammation of the mouth  
• Fever  
• Rashes  
• Change in taste  

• Take the dose of Piciclib 125mg as per your healthcare provider’s prescription. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly, unless your doctor tells you. This medicine is given under the strict supervision of a doctor. Do not self-administer.
• Overdose is a very unusual state for this medicine because it is given under the supervision of a healthcare provider. It can be taken without food or with food. The doctor will provide emergency medical treatment. You should not break, crush, or chew the medicine; it should be swallowed as a whole.

• Piciclib 125mg, an anticancer medicine, work by inhibiting cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 as a result, cell growth ceases or stops, arresting the cancer cell cycle.
• Cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 (chemical messengers) play an essential role in downstream signaling pathways, which lead to the proliferation of cells. It also disrupts the cell cycle by targeting estrogen (hormone) receptor-positive breast cancer cells.

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