Ribociclib Benefits & Uses

Ribociclib is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Breast Cancer

Ribociclib Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 600 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Ribociclib Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ribociclib is used -

Common

Chills
Cough
Blood or red colored urine
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Weight gain
Diarrhoea
Back Pain
Nausea or vomiting
Hair Loss

Ribociclib Related Warnings

Is the use of Ribociclib safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Ribociclib will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Ribociclib safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Ribociclib in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Ribociclib is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Ribociclib on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Ribociclib for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Ribociclib on the Liver?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Ribociclib on the liver, information on safety of Ribociclib for liver is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Ribociclib on the Heart?

Information about safety of Ribociclib for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Ribociclib with Other Drugs

Ribociclib should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ribociclib Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ribociclib unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Lung Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Ribociclib

Is this Ribociclib habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Ribociclib.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Ribociclib, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ribociclib can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Ribociclib should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Ribociclib cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Ribociclib Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ribociclib

There is no information on the effects of taking Ribociclib with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Ribociclib

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ribociclib with alcohol will be.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Ribociclib

Kisqali 600 mg daily dose - ₹0
Ribociclib Tablet - ₹22500

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Kisqali® (ribociclib)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1092-1093

Ribociclib Tablet