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Alecensa (Alectinib)

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Alecensa (Alectinib)

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    Description

    What is Aldactazide?

    • Aldactazide (Spironolactone/Hydrochlorothiazide) is a combination medication used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and cirrhosis of the liver.

    How does it work?

    • The medications contained in Aldactazide are diuretics that work in a complementary way. Spironolactone blocks the activity of aldosterone in your kidneys to increase your urine output. Hydrochlorothiazide promotes the excretion of sodium and water by preventing your kidneys from re-absorbing them.

    How is it supplied?

    • You can buy Aldactazide online at Canada Pharmacy in brand or generic form.
      • Brand name Aldactazide
        • 25mg/25mg tablets
      • Generic Spironolactone/Hydrochlorothiazide
        • 25mg/25mg tablets
        • 50mg/50mg tablets

    How should I store it?

    • Store your Aldactazide at room temperature and keep it out of reach of children.

    Fact Table

    Formula

    C30H34N4O2

    License

    US: FDA

    Bioavailability

    37%

    Legal status

    Rx Only

    Chemical Name

    Alectinib

    Elimination half-life

    33 hours

    Dosage (Strength)

    150 mg

    Pregnancy

    Not yet classified

    Brands

    Alecensa

    Protein binding

    greater than 99%

    PubChem CID

    49806720

    MedlinePlus

    a616007

    ChEBI

    90936

    ATC code

    L01XE36

    DrugBank

    DB11363

    KEGG

    D10542

    Routes of administration

    By mouth

    Directions

    Should I take Alecensa with food?

    • You should take your dose with a meal or snack.

    Are there any special instructions?

    • Do not open your Alecensa capsules. You should swallow them whole.
    • If you miss a dose or vomit after taking a capsule, skip it, and continue with your next scheduled dose.

    What is the usual dose?

    • Take 600mg by mouth twice daily.
    • Your doctor could reduce your dose if you experience adverse effects.

    Ingredients

    What is the active ingredient in Alecensa?

    • The active ingredient is alectinib hydrochloride.

    What are the inactive ingredients?

    Cautions

    Who should avoid taking Alecensa?

    • Do not use Alecensa if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients.
    • Alecensa should not be used in pregnancy.
      • Female patients should avoid pregnancy during treatment and for one week after discontinuation. Visit our birth control page for more information.
      • Male patients should use contraception during therapy and for three months after discontinuation.

    What are the risks?

    • Tell your doctor if you experience any of the following adverse effects. They could reduce your dose, interrupt your therapy, or discontinue your treatment.
      • Symptomatic bradycardia
        • Slowed heart rate (less than 60 beats per minute)
        • Low blood pressure
        • Chest discomfort
        • Lightheadedness
        • Shortness of breath
      • Muscle pains
      • Difficulty breathing
      • Cough
      • Fever
    • Alecensa treatment can cause an increase in liver enzymes. Your doctor should periodically monitor your liver.
    • Alecensa treatment can cause your kidney function to decrease. Your doctor should monitor your kidney function.

    Side Effects

    What are the common Alecensa side effects?

    • Edema
    • Constipation
    • Low-grade anemia
    • Low-grade lymphocytopenia
    • Liver enzyme elevation
    • Hyperbilirubinemia
    • Muscle pain
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Fatigue

    What are the serious Alecensa side effects?

    • Bradyarrhythmia (see irregular heartbeat page)
    • Endocarditis
    • Intestinal perforation
    • High-grade anemia
    • Bleeding
    • High-grade lymphocytopenia
    • Increased creatinine kinase
    • Kidney impairment
    • Interstitial lung disease
    • Pneumonia
    • Pneumonitis
    • Pulmonary embolism

    References:

    1. DailyMed - ALECENSA- alectinib hydrochloride capsule. (2019). Retrieved April 07, 2020
    2. Alecensa. (n.d.). Retrieved April 07, 2020, from
    3. Corte, C. M., Viscardi, G., Liello, R. D., Fasano, M., Martinelli, E., Troiani, T., . . . Morgillo, F. (2018). Role and targeting of anaplastic lymphoma kinase in cancer. Molecular Cancer, 17(1). doi:10.1186/s12943-018-0776-2


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    IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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