Breast cancer

In Breast cancer Palbinas 75mg Capsule helps to treat breast cancer and it may be used alone or in combination with other medicines or treatment modalities like chemotherapy. It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps bloody discharge from nipples or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. Palbinas 75mg Capsule kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Discuss with your doctor if any of the side effects bother you.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Palbinas 75mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

Palbinas 75mg Capsule is used to treat patients with certain types of breast cancer (estrogen receptor-positive human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative) which have spread to other organs. It is given together with hormonal anticancer therapies.Palbinas 75mg Capsule should be taken with food but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits.  Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue hair loss rash vomiting and diarrhea. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood thereby increasing the susceptibility to infections. It is better to inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of infection like fever chills and weakness bleeding or bruising and nose bleed. It might also cause dizziness if it happens avoid driving or attention-seeking activities.Before taking it tell your doctor if you have heart disease liver or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect or be affected by this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Palbinas 75mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Palbinas 75mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Palbinas 75mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : UNSAFE <p> Palbinas 75mg Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Palbinas 75mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.It may cause fatigue in some people. If this happens you should exercise caution when driving or using machines. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Palbinas 75mg Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Palbinas 75mg Capsule is recommended. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Palbinas 75mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Palbinas 75mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Chemical Class :: Pyridinylpiperazines|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI NEOPLASTICS|Action Class :: Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor

Breast cancer

Decreased blood cells (red cells white cells and platelets) | Fatigue | Hair loss | Rash | Vomiting | Diarrhea | Nausea | Decreased appetite | Infection | Decreased white blood cell count | Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth) | Anemia (low number of red blood cells) | Weakness | Fever

Q. What kind of medicine is Palbinas 75mg Capsule?::: Palbinas 75mg Capsule is an anti-cancer medicine. Palbinas 75mg Capsule blocks proteins known as cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitors. Blocking these proteins can slow down the growth of cancer cells and delay the progression of the cancer.| Q. How long do I have to take Palbinas 75mg Capsule?::: The duration of treatment varies from person to person. Your doctor will decide the number of cycles you need to receive based on your condition response to treatment and your tolerance to side effects. Your doctor may decrease your dose or stop your treatment temporarily or permanently if you experience certain side effects.| Q. Are the side effects of Palbinas 75mg Capsule irreversible?::: No most of the side effects are reversible and disappear when the medicine is stopped. Neutropenia is a well-recognized adverse effect of Palbinas 75mg Capsule in which the number of your white blood cells get reduced and your immune system gets weakened. As a result you may be at greater risk of getting an infection while you are taking Palbinas 75mg Capsule. However this side effect disappears rapidly once you stop taking the medicine.| Q. Does treatment with Palbinas 75mg Capsule require monitoring of blood counts?::: Yes blood tests are important since this medicine can lower your blood counts. The regular blood tests check the effect of Palbinas 75mg Capsule on your blood cells (white blood cells red blood cells and platelets). These tests should be done at the beginning of each chemotherapy cycle on the 15th day of the first 2 cycles and as clinically indicated.| Q. How should I take Palbinas 75mg Capsule?::: Generally Palbinas 75mg Capsule is taken once daily for 21 consecutive days followed by 7 days off treatment to add up a complete cycle of 28 days. Take this medicine with food and at the same time each day. Swallow the whole capsules. Do not open chew or crush them. Do not take the capsules that are broken or cracked. If you vomit after taking Palbinas 75mg Capsule do not take another dose and continue your regular dosing schedule.| Q. Do I need to use birth control method while using Palbinas 75mg Capsule?::: Women of childbearing potential who are receiving Palbinas 75mg Capsule and their partners should use adequate contraceptive methods (e.g. double-barrier contraception such as condom and diaphragm). These methods should be used during therapy and for at least 3 weeks after completing therapy for females. Men who are on Palbinas 75mg Capsule therapy should use birth control methods for at least 14 weeks after completing the therapy.| Q. Does Palbinas 75mg Capsule affect fertility?::: Male fertility may be affected during treatment with Palbinas 75mg Capsule. Thus men may consider sperm preservation prior to beginning therapy with Palbinas 75mg Capsule.| Q. What are the serious side effects of Palbinas 75mg Capsule?::: The serious side effects of Palbinas 75mg Capsule include shortness of breath dizziness weakness unusual bleeding or bruising or nosebleeds. It may also cause fever chills or signs of infection and fast irregular or pounding heartbeat. If you experience any of these symptoms call your doctor immediately or get emergency medical treatment.