Crizotinib FAQ: Is It Right for You?
What is Crizotinib?
It's a drug used to treat cancer such as lung cancer.
What's Crizotinib (MOA) Mechanism of Action?
It works by blocking cell signaling via tyrosine kinases ALK.
Crizotinib Dosage
Recommended dose is 250 mg twice daily.
Cost / Price of Crizotinib
4 years' worth of treatment cost a total of $89,740, without health insurance.
Crizotinib Generic
It's the generic name for Xalkori.
Crizotinib Side Effects
Side effects may include:
- nausea
- vomiting
- reduced appetite
- diarrhea
- constipation
- odd liver function tests
- swelling in your hands, feet, or eyes
- numbness or tingling in hands or feet
- muscle weakness
- trouble walking
- cold symptoms
- stomach pain
- mouth sores
- heartburn
- headache
Crizotinib Survival Rate
The survival rate at 48 months was 51%.
