Pfizer

Xalkori

Xalkori contains the Drug / Molecule “Crizotinib”. Crizotinib has been innovated by PFIZER with the brand name Xalkori. It has an aminopyridine structure, and functions as a protein kinase inhibitor Crizotinib blocks an enzyme called anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK). Blocking this enzyme stops the growth of cells.

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Xalkori has used for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to other parts of the body and is caused by a defect in a gene called ALK (anaplastic lymphoma kinase).

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Precaution

Xalkori is a prescription drug and should be used under proper medical guidance and advice.

Xalkori may cause blurred vision and may impair your reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be able to see clearly.

Updated On Oct 22, 2019 by Admin