Pronunciation: kriz-OH-ti-nib
Generic Name: Crizotinib
Brand Name: Xalkori
Xalkori is used for:
Treating certain types of lung cancer. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Xalkori is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. It works by preventing the growth of cancer cells.
Do NOT use Xalkori if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Xalkori
- you have previously developed a certain lung problem (pneumonitis) from taking Xalkori
- you have a history of certain types of irregular heartbeat (eg, QT prolongation, long QT syndrome)
- you are taking alfentanil, certain azole antifungals (eg, itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole), carbamazepine, cyclosporine, ergot derivatives (eg, ergotamine), fentanyl, certain macrolide antibiotics (eg, clarithromycin, troleandomycin), nefazodone, phenobarbital, pimozide, certain protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), quinidine, rifamycins (eg, rifampin), sirolimus, St. John's wort, tacrolimus, or telithromycin
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Xalkori:
Some medical conditions may interact with Xalkori. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are able to become pregnant
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have a history of kidney or liver problems, eye or vision problems, heart problems (eg, congestive heart failure; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat), or abnormal blood electrolyte levels (eg, calcium, potassium, magnesium)
- if you take any medicine that may increase the risk of a certain type of irregular heartbeat (prolonged QT interval). Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure if any of your medicines may increase the risk of this type of irregular heartbeat
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Xalkori. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Azole antifungals (eg, itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole), macrolide antibiotics (eg, clarithromycin, erythromycin, troleandomycin), nefazodone, protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), or telithromycin because they may increase the risk of Xalkori's side effects
- Carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifamycins (eg, rifampin), or St. John's wort because they may decrease Xalkori's effectiveness
- Alfentanil, cyclosporine, ergot derivatives (eg, ergotamine), fentanyl, pimozide, quinidine, sirolimus , or tacrolimus because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Xalkori
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Xalkori may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Xalkori:
Use Xalkori as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- An extra patient leaflet is available with Xalkori. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
- Take Xalkori by mouth with or without food.
- Swallow Xalkori whole. Do not break, crush, dissolve, open, or chew before swallowing.
- Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you use Xalkori.
- Take Xalkori on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it.
- Continue to take Xalkori even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
- If you miss a dose of Xalkori, take it as soon as possible. If it is within 6 hours of your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Xalkori.
Important safety information:
- Xalkori may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or vision changes. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Xalkori with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Do not change your dose or stop taking Xalkori without first checking with your doctor.
- Xalkori may cause vision changes such as blurred vision, flashes of light, floaters in your vision, or sensitivity to light. If this occurs, it usually begins within 2 weeks after starting Xalkori. Tell your doctor right away if you develop any of these symptoms.
- Serious and sometimes fatal inflammation of the lungs (pneumonitis) has occurred in some patients taking Xalkori. These cases occurred within 2 months after Xalkori was started. Contact your doctor right away if you develop trouble breathing, shortness of breath, cough with or without mucus, or fever.
- If you experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation, talk with your doctor about ways to lessen these effects.
- Xalkori may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury. Tell your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding. Tell your doctor if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools.
- Xalkori may lower the ability of your body to fight infection. Avoid contact with people who have colds or infections. Tell your doctor if you notice signs of infection like fever, sore throat, rash, or chills.
- Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Xalkori before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
- Women who may become pregnant should use effective birth control while taking Xalkori and for 90 days after stopping it. Check with your doctor if you have questions about effective birth control.
- Men who take Xalkori should always use effective birth control when having sex with a woman who may become pregnant. Do this for as long as you take Xalkori and for 90 days after you stop taking it. Check with your doctor if you have questions about effective birth control.
- Lab tests, including liver and heart function, blood electrolytes, eye exams, and complete blood cell counts, may be performed while you use Xalkori. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Xalkori should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Xalkori may cause harm to the fetus. Avoid becoming pregnant while you are taking it and for 90 days after you stop taking it. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. It is not known if Xalkori is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Xalkori.
Possible side effects of Xalkori:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Back pain; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; headache; indigestion; joint pain; loss of appetite; mild sore throat; mild swelling; nausea; runny nose; stomach pain; taste changes; tiredness; trouble sleeping; upset stomach; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); burning, numbness, or tingling; changes in sense of touch; chest pain; coughing up blood; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; mouth sores or swelling; severe or persistent dizziness; severe or unusual swelling; shortness of breath; symptoms of infection (eg, fever, chills, persistent sore throat or cough); symptoms of liver problems (eg, dark urine; persistent loss of appetite; right-sided stomach pain; severe or persistent tiredness, nausea, or vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes); trouble swallowing; unusual bruising or bleeding.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Xalkori side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately.
Proper storage of Xalkori:
Store Xalkori at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Keep Xalkori tightly closed in its original container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Xalkori out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Xalkori, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Xalkori is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Xalkori. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Xalkori resources
- Xalkori Side Effects (in more detail)
- Xalkori Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Xalkori Drug Interactions
- Xalkori Support Group
- 0 Reviews for Xalkori - Add your own review/rating
- Xalkori Consumer Overview
- Xalkori Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
- Crizotinib Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)
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