Xalkori

Xalkori is a prescription medication used to treat non-small cell lung cancer. Xalkori belongs to a group of drugs called tyrosine kinase inhibitors which work by blocking the action of a specific enzyme necessary for cancer cells to grow.

This medication comes in capsule form and is taken twice daily, with or without food. Swallow Xalkori capsules whole.

Common side effects of Xalkori include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Non Small Cell [1] Lung Cancer [2] Cancer [3]

Reviewed by:

Anyssa Garza, PharmD [4]

Citation:

"Xalkori", DailyMed: Current Medication Information; U.S. National Library of Medicine. [5]

http://www.rxwiki.com/xalkori [6]

Crizotinib [7]

Rx Company Link:

Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc. [8]

RxNorm ATC Ref:

Protein kinase inhibitors [9]

Contributor:

Eric Ho, Pharm.D [10] Anyssa Garza, PharmD [4] Teresa Brucker, Pharm.D [11] Beth Bolt, RPh [12]

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Xalkori

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Xalkori treats a certain type of lung cancer. It can cause nausea and diarrhea. Swallow capsules whole. Do not touch or handle crushed or broken Xalkori capsules.

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