Alecensa
(alectinib)Alecensa 150 MG Oral Capsule
NO BLACK BOX WARNING
Dosage & administration
biomarker testing
Alecensa clinical details
Genetic testing requirements were obtained from the NCCN guidelines for each cancer type.
TKI (tyrosine kinase inhibitors)ALK (anaplastic lymphoma kinase)FISH break-apart probe methodology, IHC, NGS, targeted real-time PCR
TKI (tyrosine kinase inhibitors)ROS1 (ROS proto-oncogene 1)FISH break-apart probe methodology, IHC, NGS, targeted real-time PCR
TKI (tyrosine kinase inhibitors)EGFR (Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor)Real-time PCR, Sanger sequencing, NGS
drug label
Alecensa prescribing information
pharmacy
Alecensa preferred pharmacy
financial assistance
Alecensa financial assistance options
Co-pay savings program
commercial only
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Bridge program
commercial only
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Foundation programs
under insured
no insurance
goverment insurance
65+
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patient education
Alecensa patient education
Getting started on Alecensa
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Patient toolkit
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Alecensa FAQs
Can ALECENSA be used during pregnancy?No, ALECENSA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. It is advised to avoid using ALECENSA during pregnancy and advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus.
Can ALECENSA be used during lactation?No, there are no data on the presence of alectinib or its metabolites in human milk, the effects of alectinib on the breastfed infant, or its effects on milk production. It is advised to not breastfeed during treatment with ALECENSA and for 1 week after the final dose.
Should females and males of reproductive potential use contraception during treatment with ALECENSA?Yes, females of reproductive potential should use effective contraception during treatment with ALECENSA and for 1 week after the final dose. Males with female partners of reproductive potential should also use effective contraception during treatment with ALECENSA and for 3 months following the final dose.
Is ALECENSA safe for pediatric use?The safety and effectiveness of ALECENSA in pediatric patients have not been established.
Is ALECENSA safe for geriatric use?Clinical studies of ALECENSA did not include a sufficient number of subjects aged 65 and older to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects.
Is ALECENSA safe for use in patients with renal or hepatic impairment?No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment or mild (Child-Pugh A) or moderate (Child-Pugh B) hepatic impairment. However, the safety of ALECENSA in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance less than 30 mL/min) or end-stage renal disease and severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C) is unknown.
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