Crizotinib, (Crizonix) works for treating of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive or ROS 1 positive. It’s a doctor prescription (Xalkori/ Crizotinib) medicine.

Beacon Pharma Ltd. of Bangladesh mfg Crizonix.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Crizonix capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

 

Suggestion:

Any advice on the use of the drug is for reference only. Please consult with doctor for medical advice.

Genuine medicine is important for treatment. So, always try to source genuine medicines from authentic sources and check the quality of medicines.

Side Effect:

The most common side effects of Crizotinib are:

Vision problems, nausea, diarrhea, or vomiting, swelling of your hands, feet, face, and eyes, constipation, increased liver function blood tests, tiredness, decreased appetite, upper respiratory infection, dizziness, feeling of numbness or tingling in your arms or legs. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: diarrhea, vomiting, or nausea, vision problems, headache, muscle and joint pain, mouth sores, tiredness, decreased appetite, fever, stomach-area (abdominal) pain, cough, itchy skin, low blood counts, abnormal liver tests, low levels of electrolytes, abnormal kidney tests, low and high blood sugar levels.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any other side effects not listed above.