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Crizotinib
How Crizotinib works
Crizotinib is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Edema, Diarrhoea, Constipation, Abdominal pain, Vision disorder, Dizziness, Altered taste, Fatigue, Decreased appetite, Rash, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Usage
Crizotinib is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How is Crizotinib administered?Crizotinib is generally administered in the form of capsules to be taken orally
Q. What is Crizotinib used for?Crizotinib is used for treating non small-cell lung cancer caused due to a mutation or defect in a gene called as anaplastic lymphoma kinase in cancer cells in patients who have not responded to previous therapies
Q. How does Crizotinib work?Crizotinib works by inhibiting an enzyme called as tyrosine kinase that transmits the signal for growth and spread of cancer cells.
