Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. ALECensa 150mg Capsule should be taken with or after food.
- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with ALECensa 150mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
ALECensa 150mg Capsule is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of ALECensa 150mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE
ALECensa 150mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : None
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug. | - Liver : None
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
If you miss a dose of ALECensa 150mg Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
What is ALECensa 150mg Capsule used for?::: ALECensa 150mg Capsule is an anti-cancer medicine used to treat alk-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Doctors prescribe it after surgery to prevent cancer from returning (adjuvant treatment), or for advanced, metastatic lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.| How does ALECensa 150mg Capsule help in lung cancer? ::: ALECensa 150mg Capsule slows, or stops the growth of cancer cells that carry the alk-positive mutation. It helps shrink tumors and delay the spread of cancer, improving how long patients live without the disease getting worse.| Who should not take ALECensa 150mg Capsule?::: There are no specific contraindications listed, but individuals should not take ALECensa 150mg Capsule if they are allergic to it or any of its ingredients. Always tell your doctor about allergies, liver or kidney problems, or heart issues before starting this medicine.| What important tests are needed while on ALECensa 150mg Capsule?::: While on ALECensa 150mg Capsule treatment, your doctor will regularly check liver function (ALT, AST, bilirubin), kidney function (creatinine levels), heart rate, and blood pressure, and muscle enzyme levels (CPK). These help detect side effects early and adjust your dose if needed.| Can ALECensa 150mg Capsule cause liver problems? ::: Yes. ALECensa 150mg Capsule may cause serious liver injury. Watch for symptoms such as yellowing of the eyes or skin, dark urine, unusual tiredness, or loss of appetite. If these occur, contact your doctor immediately.| What should I do if I experience breathing problems on ALECensa 150mg Capsule? ::: ALECensa 150mg Capsule can rarely cause lung inflammation (interstitial lung disease, or pneumonitis). Seek medical help if you notice shortness of breath, persistent cough, chest discomfort, or fever. Your doctor may stop the medicine if this side effect occurs.| Can ALECensa 150mg Capsule affect my heart rate? ::: Yes. ALECensa 150mg Capsule may cause bradycardia (slow heartbeat). If you feel dizzy, faint, or unusually tired, tell your doctor right away. Your doctor may check your heart rhythm and adjust your treatment.| Why does my doctor check my muscle enzyme (CPK) levels during ALECensa 150mg Capsule treatment? ::: ALECensa 150mg Capsule can sometimes cause muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness due to elevated CPK levels. Regular monitoring helps ensure your muscles remain healthy. Report any unexplained pain immediately.| Can ALECensa 150mg Capsule affect my kidneys?::: Yes. In some cases, ALECensa 150mg Capsule may cause kidney problems. Symptoms include reduced urination, swelling in your legs, or unusual fatigue. Your doctor will monitor your kidney function during treatment.| What is hemolytic anemia, and how is it linked to ALECensa 150mg Capsule? ::: ALECensa 150mg Capsule may rarely cause hemolytic anemia, a condition where red blood cells break down faster than they are made. Signs include fatigue, pale skin, or dark-colored urine. If suspected, your doctor will stop the medicine and do blood tests.| What serious side effects of ALECensa 150mg Capsule should I report immediately? ::: Serious side effects of ALECensa 150mg Capsule may include severe shortness of breath, or cough, yellowing of the skin, or eyes, irregular, or slow heartbeat, severe muscle pain, or weakness, and dark urine, or extreme tiredness. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of these symptoms.
ALECensa 150mg Capsule is an anticancer medication. It works by blocking certain receptors found on the cancer cells. These receptors cause the cancer cells to grow and multiply very fast. Hence, blocking them helps to slow or stop tumor growth.
-Fingolimod (Oral Route): Moderate
Do not consume Fingolimod with Alectinib. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Fingolimod side effects such as back pain, diarrhea, headache, increased thirst, confusion or dizziness and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may closely monitor your ECG and adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may increase the risk of decreased heart rate.
| -Bemiparin (Injection Route): Moderate
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, dark urine or jaundice and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may cause liver damage.
| -Certoparin (Injection Route): Moderate
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, dark urine or jaundice and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may cause liver damage.
| -Dalteparin (Injection Route): Moderate
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, dark urine or jaundice and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may cause liver damage.
| -Enoxaparin (Injection Route): Moderate
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as fatigue, nausea, loss of appetite, dark urine or jaundice and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations. Concurrent use may cause liver damage.