abemaciclib
Used for Cancer
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abemaciclib Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing
What dosages is abemaciclib available in?
abemaciclib is available as a 50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, and 200 mg oral tablet.
What is abemaciclib used for?
abemaciclib is a kinase inhibitor and is used for the following:
- Early breast cancer in people with a high risk of their cancer coming back Advanced or metastatic breast cancer
How does abemaciclib work?
abemaciclib is a specific type of kinase inhibitor, called a cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 (CDK 4/6) inhibitor. CDK 4/6 are proteins that control cell growth in both normal and cancer cells. These proteins can become overactive in cancer cells and cause the cancer to uncontrollably divide and grow. By blocking CDK 4/6, abemaciclib slows the growth of cancer cells.
How do I take abemaciclib?
abemaciclib is dosed as follows:
- If used with other medications (e.g, tamoxifen, fulvestrant, or an aromatase inhibitor): The typical starting dose is 150 mg taken by mouth twice a day
- If used alone (metastatic breast cancer when other treatments haven’t worked): The typical starting dose is 200 mg taken by mouth twice a day
- Your dose might be different if you experience certain side effects, have liver problems, or you’re taking medications that might interact with abemaciclib
- If you’re using abemaciclib with other medications and you’re a male or a female who hasn’t undergone menopause, your provider might also recommend you take a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist
Is it safe for me to take abemaciclib?
abemaciclib is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.
abemaciclib Common Side Effects
Common side effects of abemaciclib:
- Diarrhea
- Tiredness
- Nausea
- Infection
- Lower appetite
- Stomach pain
- Vomiting
- Hair loss
- Headache
abemaciclib Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with abemaciclib. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Lung problems: cough, trouble breathing, shortness of breath, chest pain
- Blood clot: pain or swelling in your arms or legs, trouble breathing, chest pain, fast heartbeat
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on abemaciclib
The following medications may interact with abemaciclib:
- CYP3A Inhibitors: Avoid concomitant use of ketoconazole. Reduce the abemaciclib dose with concomitant use of other strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors
- CYP3A Inducers: Avoid concomitant use of strong and moderate CYP3A inducers
Who makes abemaciclib?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is abemaciclib safe in pregnancy?
Based on findings from animal studies and the mechanism of action, abemaciclib can cause fetal harm when administered to a
pregnant woman. If you can become pregnant, you should use effective contraception during therapy with abemaciclib and for at least 3 weeks after the last dose.
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