How is Ceritinib dosed?
For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer:
- Adults: The recommended dosage is 450 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed or tolerated.
- Children: Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
What is the dosage form of Ceritinib?
Ceritinib is available in oral tablet form.
What medications are contraindication with Ceritinib?
Ceritinib is contraindicated with the following medications:
- Bepridil
- Cisapride
- Colchicine
- Dronedarone
- Levoketoconazole
- Mavacamten
- Mesoridazine
- Pimozide
- Piperaquine
- Saquinavir
- Sparfloxacin
- Terfenadine
- Thioridazine
- Ziprasidone Consult your doctor before using ceritinib if you are taking any of these medications, as they may need to adjust the dose or frequency of either medication.
How is Ceritinib administered?
Ceritinib should be taken orally as a tablet with food. The dosage and frequency of administration should be determined by a healthcare professional and strictly followed as directed.
What are common precautions when taking Ceritinib?
When taking ceritinib orally, it is important to take the following precautions:
- Inform your doctor about any allergies you have, including allergies to this medicine or any other medicines, foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals.
- Pediatric use: Safety and efficacy of ceritinib have not been established in the pediatric population.
- Geriatric use: Ceritinib is considered safe for use in the elderly.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor before taking ceritinib while breastfeeding.
- Drug interactions: Inform your doctor about all medications you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some drug interactions with ceritinib include diabetes medications, lung disease or breathing problems, and liver disease.
- Proper use: Follow your doctor's instructions and take ceritinib exactly as directed.
- Liver disease: Use with caution if you have severe liver disease.