Palbociclib
Information about Palbociclib
Palbociclib Uses
Palbociclib is used in the treatment of breast cancer. It is also used to treat patients with certain types of breast cancer (estrogen receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative) which have spread to other organs. It is given together with hormonal anticancer therapies.
How Palbociclib works
Palbociclib is an anti-cancer medication. Cyclin dependent kinase 4 and 6
(chemical messengers) are downstream of signaling pathways which lead to the proliferation of cells. This medicine works by inhibiting cyclin dependent kinase 4 and 6, thus arrests the cancer cell cycle (cell growing process). It also targets the estrogen (hormone) receptor-positive breast cancer cells by disrupting the cell cycle.
Common side effects of Palbociclib
Fatigue, Hair loss, Rash, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Nausea, Decreased appetite, Infection, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Weakness, Fever, Decreased white blood cell count
Available Medicine for Palbociclib
PalbacePfizer Ltd
₹1 to ₹950005 variant(s)
PalbotorTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹95001 variant(s)
PalboAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹6000 to ₹61253 variant(s)
PalbinasGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹6300 to ₹65003 variant(s)
PalenoSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹5999 to ₹61993 variant(s)
PiclibHetero Healthcare Limited
₹4700 to ₹76003 variant(s)
KixtaZydus Healthcare Limited
₹5985 to ₹71852 variant(s)
WebaceWembrace Biopharma Pvt. Ltd.
₹5397 to ₹59973 variant(s)
PalbojasJasgur Life Sciences
₹72001 variant(s)
PalborestMSN Laboratories
₹1400 to ₹54006 variant(s)
Expert advice for Palbociclib
- Take it with food, preferably at the same time every day.
- If you forget to take the medicine or vomit, skip the missed dose and follow a regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up missed dose
- Use effective contraception method to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
- It may cause dizziness. Avoid driving or any activity requiring mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- You may be asked for regular blood tests while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of infection like fever, chills, and weakness.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Do not stop taking the medication without talking to your doctor first.