So, Alectinib’s job is to zap this specific type of lung cancer, called ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC. It’s like the superhero in the cancer fight against ALK-positive cancers. Here’s the deal with how it works; it stops this signaling pathway in its tracks that the ALK is using to spread.
The drug comes in 150mg capsules – like little capsules, you know? You’re supposed to take the 600 mg dose, twice a day, and make sure to take it with food to avoid stomach issues. One bottle gets you through 240 of these little pill things.
