So, crizotinib is this special kind of drug that targets ALK, ROS1, and MET. It’s mainly used for a type of lung cancer where the ALK or ROS1 genes are active. This med blocks a bunch of kinases, which messes with the cancer cell’s growth signals.
They make it in two doses, 200 mg and 250 mg, all in capsule form. The usual dose is 250 mg, twice a day. You can take it with or without food.
Each bottle has 60 capsules of crizotinib. How you take it depends on your cancer type and these specific gene changes. Crizotinib is a big deal in the world of personalized medicine.
It’s super targeted and might cause fewer side effects than regular chemo.
