Alectinib is a type of medicine that targets a specific issue in ALK-positive lung cancer that’s spread. It works by keeping the ALK protein from doing its job, stopping the signal it sends. The drug comes in 150 mg capsule form.
The usual amount is 600 mg, twice a day, and it’s best taken with a meal. Each bottle holds 240 capsules, which gives you a whole month’s supply if you take it as recommended.
