It’s this ALK inhibitor, Alectinib, that’s used to treat ALK-positive metastatic NSCLC. Got it? It shuts down that ALK signaling pathway. The pill comes in 150 mg capsules and you take 600 mg of it twice a day, like when you eat your meals.
Each time, you take two capsules for a single dose. The drugs come in bottles filled with 240 capsules. The capsules need to be taken with meals so they can properly absorb, and this helps minimize tummy trouble.
So, this Alectinib is something that comes into play when other ALK inhibitors aren’t working or they’ve just caused too much trouble. It is an oral medication that requires strict adherence to the prescribed dosing schedule and should be stored at room temperature between 59-77F (15-25C) away from moisture and light.
