Country: Japan
Language: English
Source: すりの適正使用協議会 RAD-AR Council, Japan
Entrectinib
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Entrectinib
bright yellow-red capsule, major axis: approx. 21.8 mm, minor axis: approx. 7.3 mm
Drug Information Sheet("Kusuri-no-Shiori") Internal Revised: 02/2020 The information on this sheet is based on approvals granted by the Japanese regulatory authority. Approval details may vary by country. Medicines have adverse reactions (risks) as well as efficacies (benefits). It is important to minimize adverse reactions and maximize efficacy. To obtain a better therapeutic response, patients should understand their medication and cooperate with the treatment. BRAND NAME: ROZLYTREK CAPSULES 200MG ACTIVE INGREDIENT: Entrectinib DOSAGE FORM: bright yellow-red capsule, major axis: approx. 21.8 mm, minor axis: approx. 7.3 mm IMPRINT OR PRINT ON WRAPPING: EFFECTS OF THIS MEDICINE This medicine is considered to suppress proliferation of cancer cells by suppressing the action of TRK (Tropomyosin receptor kinase) and tyrosine kinases such as ROS1 which is necessary for proliferation of cancer cells. It is usually used to treat advanced/recurrent solid cancers with NTRK gene fusion-positive and/or unresectable advanced/recurrent ROS1 gene fusion-positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. THE FOLLOWING PATIENTS MAY NEED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THIS MEDICINE.BE SURE TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR AND PHARMACIST. ・If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines or foods. If you have liver disorder. ・If you are pregnant or breastfeeding. ・If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.) DOSING SCHEDULE (HOW TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE) ・ Your dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor is(( to be written by a healthcare professional )) ・For advanced/recurrent solid cancers with NTRK gene fusion-positive: For adults: In general, take 3 capsules (600 mg of the active ingredient) at a time once a day. The dosage may be decreased according to your condition. For children (body surfac Read the complete document