Piqray (300 Mg Daily Dose)
Piqray (300 MG Daily Dose) 56 Tablets Therapy Pack
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What is Piqray (300 Mg Daily Dose)?
Piqray (alpelisib) is an oral medication used in combination with fulvestrant for the treatment of hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, PIK3CA-mutated, advanced or metastatic breast cancer. It is typically prescribed in a 300 mg daily dose to postmenopausal women and men who have progressed following endocrine therapy. Piqray works by inhibiting the PI3K pathway, known to be involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells.Side Effects
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
- Increased thirst, hunger, or urination, weight loss
Warnings
- Pregnancy after menopause is not likely, but if you think you could be pregnant, tell your doctor. This medicine could harm an unborn baby. If you are a woman who can bear children, your doctor may give you a pregnancy test before you start using this medicine to make sure you are not pregnant. Women should use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for 1 week after the last dose. Male patients who have female partners should use effective birth control during treatment and for 1 week after the last dose.
- Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for 1 week after the last dose.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, lung disease or breathing problems, or diabetes.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Serious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)Lung or breathing problems (including pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease)
- This medicine may cause a high blood sugar level. Your doctor may give you metformin before starting treatment with this medicine.
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- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
- Increased thirst, hunger, or urination, weight loss
- Severe diarrhea, stomach pain, dry mouth, red or black stools
- Trouble breathing, chest tightness, cough
- Pregnancy after menopause is not likely, but if you think you could be pregnant, tell your doctor. This medicine could harm an unborn baby. If you are a woman who can bear children, your doctor may give you a pregnancy test before you start using this medicine to make sure you are not pregnant. Women should use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for 1 week after the last dose. Male patients who have female partners should use effective birth control during treatment and for 1 week after the last dose.
- Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for 1 week after the last dose.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, lung disease or breathing problems, or diabetes.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Serious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS)Lung or breathing problems (including pneumonitis, interstitial lung disease)
- This medicine may cause a high blood sugar level. Your doctor may give you metformin before starting treatment with this medicine.
- This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.
- Oral routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.
- Oral routeThis medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
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Piqray (300 MG Daily Dose) 56 Tablets Therapy Pack
What is Piqray (300 Mg Daily Dose) ?
Piqray (alpelisib) is an oral medication used in combination with fulvestrant for the treatment of hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, PIK3CA-mutated, advanced or metastatic breast cancer. It is typically prescribed in a 300 mg daily dose to postmenopausal women and men who have progressed following endocrine therapy. Piqray works by inhibiting the PI3K pathway, known to be involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells.
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