palbociclib(Ibrance)
CDK4/6 inhibitor
Pronunciation
/pælboʊˈsaɪklɪb/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- palbociclib
- Brand names
- Ibrance
- Therapeutic class
- CDK4/6 inhibitor
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take ONCE DAILY for 21 days, then 7 days OFF (each 28-day cycle).
- Capsule: take with food. Tablet: with or without.
- Get blood counts checked before each cycle.
- Report fever, chills, sore throat, or signs of infection.
- Avoid grapefruit juice/Seville oranges.
Sources
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