Ibrance (Palbociclib) Capsule

Ibrance Capsule can be prescribed to women with HR+/HER2- otherwise called hormone receptor positive (HR+) human epidermal growth factor receptor 2- negative (HER2-) metastatic breast cancer. This is the most common subtype of metastatic breast cancer. You may be prescribed Ibrance Capsule to take along with another cancer drug that works as an aromatase inhibitor. The active ingredient of Ibrance Capsule is Ibrance, a CDK 4/6 inhibitor that works to slow down cell growth in healthy and cancer cells which can help to delay the cancer’s progression.

Your oncologist can explain how Ibrance works in your body and what to expect during treatment. You may experience shortness of breath, dizziness, nose bleeds, and bruising or bleeding more easily. This could be due to low red blood cell count so your doctor may monitor you with frequent blood tests while taking Ibrance Capsule. Having a low white blood cell count is common with Ibrance and this will also be monitored before and during treatment. 

Uses Of Ibrance Capsule 

•  Treatment of breast cancer.  

Benefits Of Ibrance Capsule 

In Treatment Of Breast Cancer 

Ibrance Capsule is used in the treatment of breast cancer. It is also 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. 

Side Effects Of Ibrance Capsule 

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them. 

Common Side Effects Of Ibrance 

• 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 

How To Use Ibrance Capsule 

It should be taken with food, preferably a meal to ensure consistent Ibrance Capsule  exposure Ibrance should not be taken with grapefruit or grapefruit juice Ibrance capsules should be swallowed whole (should not be chewed, crushed, or opened prior to swallowing).   

How Ibrance Capsule Works 

Ibrance Capsule is an anti-cancer medication. Cyclin dependent kinase 4 and 6 (chemical messengers) are downstream of signaling pathways which lead to the proliferation of cells. This medicine works by inhibiting cyclin dependent kinase 4 and 6, thus arrests the cancer cell cycle (cell growing process). It also targets the estrogen (hormone) receptor-positive breast cancer cells by disrupting the cell cycle.