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Ceritinib Capsule is a biological agent that acts as targeted drug therapy in cancer treatment. It is classified as a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Anaplastic lymphoma kinase is a significant gene that result in non-small cell lung cancer by undergoing mutation. Ceritinib inhibits ALK genes and stops the growth and development of cancer cells by shrinking them.

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Ceritinib is available in the form of hard gelatin capsules in a dose of 150mg. The recommended dose is three 150mg capsules once daily. It is advisable to take this medicine simultaneously each day with or without food. Swallow the capsule and do not crush, open, or dissolve them.

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Warnings

 Contact your doctor immediately if you experience unusual tiredness, yellowing of eyes and skin, dark urine, severe diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, right abdominal pain, itching, or bruising during this treatment. These symptoms are suggestive of liver damage. Notify your healthcare provider even if you experience slight vision changes. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience abnormal heartbeat, breathing difficulty, or chest tightness during this treatment.

Precautions

Ceritinib is not recommended for use during pregnancy as it has the potential to harm an unborn baby. Hence it is recommended for both men and women to follow proper contraceptive methods if they are planning for pregnancy. Ideally, it is better to continue birth control methods for at least 3 months after completing the treatment. inform your healthcare provider if you become pregnant during this treatment. Avoid breastfeeding your baby while you are on the treatment, as Ceritinib can harm the baby by passing into the breast milk.

Side Effects

The common side effects that are likely to occur while you are on the treatment with Ceritinib capsule are tiredness, abnormal liver function values, stomach pain, decreased appetite, weight loss, constipation, rash, high serum creatinine, anemia, vision problems, decreased urine flow and low serum phosphorus levels. Contact your physician immediately if you experience allergic reactions, breathing difficulty, chest pain, fever, or infection.

Word Of Advice

Ceritinib can make you feel tired and cause vision trouble. Take special care while driving or operating machines during this treatment.

Frequently Asked Question

• Is Ceritinib chemotherapy? 
• Ceritinib is more of a targeted drug therapy that acts specifically against non-small cell lung cancer caused by mutations in ALK-positive genes.

• How does Ceritinib work?
• Ceritinib works by inhibiting the ALK-positive genes and stops the growth and development of cancer cells by shrinking them.

• How will you be monitored while on treatment with Ceritinib Capsule?
• Your healthcare provider will perform blood tests to check your liver and pancreas function before you start this treatment and every two weeks during the first three months of treatment and monthly thereafter.

• What should you do if you vomit after taking Ceritinib Capsule?
• If you vomit after taking Ceritinib Capsule, skip this dose and take your next dose as per the schedule.

• How long should you take Ceritinib?
• Take Ceritinib for as long as your doctor recommends. Your healthcare provider will monitor your condition to check whether the treatment has the desired effect.

• Who should not take Ceritinib Capsule?
• Ceritinib Capsule is not recommended for people allergic to Ceritinib or its ingredients and for patients below 18 years.