Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's

Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's belongs to the group of medicines called anti-cancer medicines. It is used to treat lung cancer called non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in adults. Non-small cell lung cancer is a condition in which malignant (cancer) cells develop in the lung tissues. Non-small cell lung cancer is classified into numerous categories. The most important risk factor for non-small cell lung cancer is smoking.

Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's contains the active substance Crizotinib, a medicine used to treat adults with lung cancer called non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It works by inhibiting a type of enzyme called tyrosine kinase and slowing down or stopping cancer cell growth. Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's is only given to patients whose disease is due to an alteration in the gene for ALK tyrosine kinase.

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. You must keep to your doctor's instructions to get the maximum benefit. Sometimes, you may experience specific common side effects, such as visual disturbances or stomach upset, including vomiting, diarrhoea, nausea, tiredness, and dizziness. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not take Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's if you are allergic to Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's or any of its ingredients. Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's may cause tiredness and dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol with Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's as it could lead to increased dizziness. Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Inform your healthcare professional if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman so that your doctor decides whether Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's can be taken or not. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects. While on Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's treatment, you should avoid eating grapefruit or consuming grapefruit juice since they may alter the amount of Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's in your body.

Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The detailed uses of Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's are as follows:

• Treats Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's is used in adults to treat NSCLC that is locally advanced or metastatic (spread to other body parts). It slows down or stops cancer cell growth by inhibiting a type of enzyme called tyrosine kinase.
• Effective in Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL): Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's may be prescribed for children and adolescents to treat anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive tumors when previous treatments have failed to control the disease.

• Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
• Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's is usually taken twice a day, or as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, chew, split, or open it.

Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's contains the active substance Crizotinib, a medicine used to treat adults with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's is only given to patients whose disease is due to an alteration in the gene for ALK tyrosine kinase. It works by inhibiting a type of enzyme called tyrosine kinase and slowing down or stopping cancer cell growth.

Do not take Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's if you are allergic to Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's or any of its ingredients. Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's may cause tiredness and dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's as it could lead to increased dizziness. Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Consult your doctor if you are a pregnant or breastfeeding woman; your doctor will decide whether the Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's can be taken or not. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects. It is essential to take Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's every day, as long as your doctor prescribes it. Contact your doctor immediately if you cannot take medicine as your doctor prescribed or feel you do not need it anymore. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own. People with liver, kidney or heart disorders, lung inflammation, stomach or intestine problems, and vision disorders should consult the doctor before taking the Crizenta 250 mg Capsule 60's.