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Spexib 150mg Tablet

ceritinib

Composition

ceritinib

Company

novartis india Ltd.

Category

Anticancer

Packaging

10 cap*1 strip

MRP

₹5,662

Offer Price

₹5,200

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₹462 (8%)

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Introduction

Spexib 150mg capsule contains the active substance Ceritinib. It is an antineoplastic drug that belongs to the class of tyrosine kinase inhibitors. This medicine is prescribed to treat adult patients with a type of lung cancer called Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Do not take this capsule if you are allergic to Spexib 150mg or any other ingredients of this medicine. Before initiating the treatment, inform your physician if you have had a problem with the kidney, lung, liver, pancreas, or blood sugar level (diabetics).

Uses

Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

How to Consume

Take the capsules at about the same time each day. The recommended dose is 450mg, taken once daily with food. Swallow the capsules whole and do not crush, chew,  dissolve, or open the capsules.

Benefits

ALK gene is a fusion protein that signals the cells to grow and divide uncontrollably, leading to the development of cancer. Spexib 150mg works by binding to the ALK protein, preventing its activity and stopping the growth and spread of cancer cells.

Side Effects

  • Diarrhea
  • Feeling or being sick
  • Abdominal pain
  • Vomiting
  • Fatigue (feeling overtired)
  • Decreased appetite
  • Weight loss
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Loss of appetite
  • Abdominal pain
  • Indigestion
  • Skin changes
  • Anaemia (few or abnormal red blood cells)

Storage

Store below 30°C

Packaging

10 cap*1 strip

FAQs

What is spexib 150mg tablet used for?

Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

How should I take spexib 150mg tablet?

Take the capsules at about the same time each day. The recommended dose is 450mg, taken once daily with food. Swallow the capsules whole and do not crush, chew,  dissolve, or open the capsules.

What are the side effects of spexib 150mg tablet?

;Diarrhea ;Feeling or being sick ;Abdominal pain ;Vomiting ;Fatigue (feeling overtired) ;Decreased appetite ;Weight loss ;Diarrhea ;Constipation ;Loss of appetite ;Abdominal pain ;Indigestion ;Skin changes ;Anaemia (few or abnormal red blood cells)

How should I store spexib 150mg tablet?

Store below 30°C

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