XALKORI® How should I take XALKORI?

(crizotinib)

How should I take XALKORI?

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Take XALKORI exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.

XALKORI comes as capsules and oral pellets.

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If your healthcare provider prescribes XALKORI capsules:
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Swallow XALKORI capsules whole. Do not chew, crush or split XALKORI capsules.
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Take XALKORI capsules with or without food.
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If your healthcare provider prescribes XALKORI oral pellets:
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See the Instructions for Use at the end of this Medication Guide for instructions about the right way to prepare and give or take XALKORI oral pellets.
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XALKORI oral pellets should be poured from the shell(s) directly into the mouth, or given or taken with a spoon or medicine cup. Right after giving or taking the oral pellets, give or drink enough water to make sure all oral pellets are swallowed.
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Do not swallow shells containing XALKORI oral pellets.
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Do not chew or crush the XALKORI oral pellets.
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Take XALKORI oral pellets with or without food.
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Your healthcare provider will check your blood cell counts weekly during the first month of treatment with XALKORI and then at least monthly during treatment.
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Your healthcare provider may change your dose, temporarily stop, or permanently stop treatment with XALKORI if you have certain side effects. Do not change the dose or stop treatment with XALKORI unless your healthcare provider tells you to.
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If a dose of XALKORI is missed, it should be taken as soon as you remember. If it is close to the time of the next dose (within 6 hours), the missed dose should be skipped, and the next dose should be taken at the regular time.
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If you vomit after taking a dose of XALKORI, do not take an extra dose. The next dose should be taken at the regular time.
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XALKORI should be given to children under adult supervision.

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How should I take XALKORI?

How should I take XALKORI?

•
Take XALKORI exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.

XALKORI comes as capsules and oral pellets.

•
If your healthcare provider prescribes XALKORI capsules:
o
Swallow XALKORI capsules whole. Do not chew, crush or split XALKORI capsules.
o
Take XALKORI capsules with or without food.
•
If your healthcare provider prescribes XALKORI oral pellets:
o
See the Instructions for Use at the end of this Medication Guide for instructions about the right way to prepare and give or take XALKORI oral pellets.
o
XALKORI oral pellets should be poured from the shell(s) directly into the mouth, or given or taken with a spoon or medicine cup. Right after giving or taking the oral pellets, give or drink enough water to make sure all oral pellets are swallowed.
o
Do not swallow shells containing XALKORI oral pellets.
o
Do not chew or crush the XALKORI oral pellets.
o
Take XALKORI oral pellets with or without food.
•
Your healthcare provider will check your blood cell counts weekly during the first month of treatment with XALKORI and then at least monthly during treatment.
•
Your healthcare provider may change your dose, temporarily stop, or permanently stop treatment with XALKORI if you have certain side effects. Do not change the dose or stop treatment with XALKORI unless your healthcare provider tells you to.
•
If a dose of XALKORI is missed, it should be taken as soon as you remember. If it is close to the time of the next dose (within 6 hours), the missed dose should be skipped, and the next dose should be taken at the regular time.
•
If you vomit after taking a dose of XALKORI, do not take an extra dose. The next dose should be taken at the regular time.
•
XALKORI should be given to children under adult supervision.
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How should I take XALKORI?

How should I take XALKORI?

•
Take XALKORI exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider.

XALKORI comes as capsules and oral pellets.

•
If your healthcare provider prescribes XALKORI capsules:
o
Swallow XALKORI capsules whole. Do not chew, crush or split XALKORI capsules.
o
Take XALKORI capsules with or without food.
•
If your healthcare provider prescribes XALKORI oral pellets:
o
See the Instructions for Use at the end of this Medication Guide for instructions about the right way to prepare and give or take XALKORI oral pellets.
o
XALKORI oral pellets should be poured from the shell(s) directly into the mouth, or given or taken with a spoon or medicine cup. Right after giving or taking the oral pellets, give or drink enough water to make sure all oral pellets are swallowed.
o
Do not swallow shells containing XALKORI oral pellets.
o
Do not chew or crush the XALKORI oral pellets.
o
Take XALKORI oral pellets with or without food.
•
Your healthcare provider will check your blood cell counts weekly during the first month of treatment with XALKORI and then at least monthly during treatment.
•
Your healthcare provider may change your dose, temporarily stop, or permanently stop treatment with XALKORI if you have certain side effects. Do not change the dose or stop treatment with XALKORI unless your healthcare provider tells you to.
•
If a dose of XALKORI is missed, it should be taken as soon as you remember. If it is close to the time of the next dose (within 6 hours), the missed dose should be skipped, and the next dose should be taken at the regular time.
•
If you vomit after taking a dose of XALKORI, do not take an extra dose. The next dose should be taken at the regular time.
•
XALKORI should be given to children under adult supervision.

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