Alecensa (Alectinib)
Alecensa
150mg Capsule
Prescription required. Product of Australia. Shipped from Australia.
To comply with Canadian International Pharmacy Association regulations you are permitted to order a 3-month supply or the closest package size available based on your personal prescription. read more
Alectinib Information
(al ek' ti nib)
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Before taking alectinib,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to alectinib, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in alectinib capsules. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the ingredients.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: medications to treat high blood pressure or heart problems. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease, lung or breathing problems, or a slow or irregular heartbeat.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or if you plan to father a child. You should not become pregnant while you are taking alectinib. If you are a female, you should use a reliable method of birth control while taking alectinib and for at least 1 week after your final dose. If you are a male, you and your female partner should use effective birth control while you are taking alectinib and for 3 months after your final dose. If you or your partner becomes pregnant while taking alectinib call your doctor immediately. Alectinib may harm the fetus.
- tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You should not breast-feed while taking alectinib and for 1 week after your last dose.
- plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight (including sunlamps and tanning beds) and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and a sunscreen that has a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 50 while taking alectinib and for at least 7 days after your last dose. Alectinib may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
- constipation
- diarrhea
- swelling in your hands, face, or eyelids
- headache
- weight gain
- rash
- new or worsening shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, or cough
- fever
- sudden chest pain
- dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting
- vision changes
- sudden muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
- back pain
- tiredness
- rash
- itchy skin
- loss of appetite
- nausea
- vomiting
- yellowing of skin or the whites of your eyes
- pain on the right side of your stomach area
- change in the amount or color of your urine
- new or worsening swelling in your legs or feet
- bleeding or bruising more easily than normal
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. Patients should not use the information presented on this page for diagnosing a health-related issue or disease. Before taking any medication or supplements, patients should always consult a physician or qualified healthcare professional for medical advice or information about whether a drug is safe, appropriate or effective.