It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Crizonix. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Crizonix is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Crizonix is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Crizonix may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Crizonix should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Crizonix may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Crizonix should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Crizonix may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Crizonix may not be advised in patients with the severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Crizonix 250mg Capsule
Introduction
Crizonix is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer that is locally advanced or has spread to other areas of the body.
Crizonix should be taken with food or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most bene...
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Uses of Crizonix
Non-small cell lung cancer
Side effects of Crizonix
Common
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Constipation
Abdominal pain
Visual impairment
Dizziness
Taste change
Fatigue
Decreased appetite
Rash
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
How to use Crizonix
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Crizonix may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Crizonix works
Crizonix is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.
What if you forget to take Crizonix?
If you miss a dose of Crizonix, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Crizonix helps in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer that is locally advanced, or has spread to other areas of the body.
Take it at the same time each day, with or without food.
Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting may occur with Crizonix. Stay hydrated and inform your doctor if it persists.
It may cause dizziness or blurring of vision. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you experience severe stomach pain, fever, chills, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, partial or complete loss of vi...
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Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to monitor your liver function while you are having treatment with this medicine.
Do not take Crizonix if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Use reliable methods of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medi...
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Brief Description
Indication
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Indicated for treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is anaplastic lymphoma k...
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Administration
Take with or without food; a high-fat meal reduces AUCinf and Cmax by ~14%
Capsules should be swallowed whole
Adult Dose
Oral
Adult
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Indicated for treatment of locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is anaplast...
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Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment
Mild-to-moderate (CrCl 30-90 mL/min): No starting dose adjustment is needed; steady-state trough concentrations in these 2 groups we...
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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity
Mode of Action
Inhibitor of receptor tyrosine kinases including ALK, Hepatocyte Growth Factor Receptor (HGFR, c-Met), and Recepteur d’Origine Nantais (RON)
The ge...
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Precaution
Severe, including fatal, treatment-related pneumonitis reported; monitor for pulmonary symptoms indicative of pneumonitis and permanently discontinue ...
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