Palbociclib (100mg)
Kixta 100mg Capsule should be taken with food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, hair loss, rash, vomiting, and diarrhea. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. It is better to inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of infection like fever, chills, and weakness, bleeding or bruising and nose bleed. It might also cause dizziness if it happens avoid driving or attention-seeking activities.Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Kixta
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Kixta 100mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
Kixta 100mg Capsule 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.
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kixta 100mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Kixta 100mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Kixta 100mg Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Kixta 100mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
It may cause fatigue in some people. If this happens, you should exercise caution when driving or using machines.
Kixta 100mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Kixta 100mg Capsule is recommended.
Kixta 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Kixta 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kixta 100mg Capsule is an anti-cancer medicine. Kixta 100mg Capsule blocks proteins known as cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors. Blocking these proteins can slow down the growth of cancer cells and delay the progression of the cancer.
The duration of treatment varies from person to person. Your doctor will decide the number of cycles you need to receive based on your condition, response to treatment and your tolerance to side effects. Your doctor may decrease your dose or stop your treatment temporarily or permanently if you experience certain side effects.
No, most of the side effects are reversible and disappear when the medicine is stopped. Neutropenia is a well-recognized adverse effect of Kixta 100mg Capsule in which the number of your white blood cells get reduced and your immune system gets weakened. As a result, you may be at greater risk of getting an infection while you are taking Kixta 100mg Capsule. However, this side effect disappears rapidly once you stop taking the medicine.
Yes, blood tests are important since this medicine can lower your blood counts. The regular blood tests check the effect of Kixta 100mg Capsule on your blood cells (white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets). These tests should be done at the beginning of each chemotherapy cycle, on the 15th day of the first 2 cycles, and as clinically indicated.
Generally, Kixta 100mg Capsule is taken once daily for 21 consecutive days followed by 7 days off treatment to add up a complete cycle of 28 days. Take this medicine with food and at the same time each day. Swallow the whole capsules. Do not open, chew, or crush them. Do not take the capsules that are broken or cracked. If you vomit after taking Kixta 100mg Capsule, do not take another dose and continue your regular dosing schedule.
Women of childbearing potential who are receiving Kixta 100mg Capsule and their partners should use adequate contraceptive methods (e.g. double-barrier contraception such as condom and diaphragm). These methods should be used during therapy and for at least 3 weeks after completing therapy for females. Men who are on Kixta 100mg Capsule therapy should use birth control methods for at least 14 weeks after completing the therapy.
Male fertility may be affected during treatment with Kixta 100mg Capsule. Thus, men may consider sperm preservation prior to beginning therapy with Kixta 100mg Capsule.
The serious side effects of Kixta 100mg Capsule include shortness of breath, dizziness, weakness, unusual bleeding or bruising or nosebleeds. It may also cause fever, chills or signs of infection and fast, irregular or pounding heartbeat. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately or get emergency medical treatment.
