New Delhi, India – 110 016

Alecensa (Alectinib Hydrochloride) Capsule

Generic brands for Alectinib Hydrochloride Tablets Available in India

Alecensa 150mg Capsule is a powerful medication that can have potentially serious side effects. Therefore, following your healthcare provider’s instructions for taking the medication and reporting any side effects or changes in your health is important. Women taking contraceptive measures should inform a doctor prior the treatment.

Brand Name Alecensa
Generic Name Alectinib Hydrochloride
Strength 150mg
Manufacturer ROCHE PRODUCTS INDIA PVT LTD

 

 

Description

Description

Alecensa 150mg Capsule consists of the active ingredient Alectinib Hydrochloride. It is an Anti-Cancer medication used to treat Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), an advanced and spreading type of lung cancer. It effectively treats NSCLC that has spread to other body parts, including the brain. Alecensa 150mg Capsule is also generally well-tolerated and has fewer side effects than traditional chemotherapy. This can improve a person’s quality of life during treatment and allow them to continue with daily activities.

Inform your doctor before starting treatment if you are using oral contraceptives, as this medication might reduce the effect of the contraceptive. Let your doctor know if you have problems with the stomach, intestine, abdomen, heart, or lung inflammation problems or are lactose intolerant. Application of sun protection is essential while using Alecensa 150mg Capsule and must be continued up to 7 days after stopping its use, as this medication causes sunlight sensitivity. Consumption of grapefruit and Seville oranges should be done with caution as they reduce the effect of the medication.

Date of Approval

Alectinib is a drug used to treat patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive lung cancer. The FDA granted alectinib breakthrough therapy designation in 2016. 

Mechanism of Action of Alectinib Hydrochloride

Alectinib hydrochloride is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that works by blocking the anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) protein.

Uses of Alectinib Hydrochloride

Alecensa 150mg Capsule has been approved to treat ALK-positive lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to other organs.

Alectinib Hydrochloride Dosage available

Alecensa 150mg Capsule is taken orally as a capsule and should be taken with food. The capsules should be swallowed whole with water and should not be crushed, chewed, or opened. The dosage and duration of treatment will depend on the individual’s condition and response to the medication and should be determined by a healthcare provider. If a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as possible unless it is within 12 hours of the next dose, in which case the missed dose should be skipped. Double doses should not be taken to make up for a missed dose.

 

We can ship to :

FAQ's

News/Updates

References

  1. Highlights Of Prescribing Information – Apalutamide. (2019).Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2019/210951s001lbl.pdf  [Accessed January 13, 2023].
  2. 2021 (2021). Apalutamide: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] medlineplus.gov. Available at: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a618018.html  [Accessed January 13, 2023].
  3. PATIENT INFORMATION ERLEADA ® (er lee’dah) (apalutamide). (2022). [online] Available at: https://www.janssenlabels.com/package-insert/product-patient-information/ERLEADA-ppi.pdf  [Accessed January 13, 2023].
  4. www.cancer.gov. (2018). Apalutamide – National Cancer Institute. [online] Available at: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/drugs/apalutamide  [Accessed January 13, 2023].

Frequently Asked Questions

South Delhi Pharma is a consultancy company which facilitates patients, hospitals, clinicians and researchers in accessing products which are not available or approved in their home country. IPN also helps companies in designing and implementing PAP (Patient Assistance Plan) or Patient Centric Programs, CROs in accessing products for clinical trials. More Details

South Delhi Pharma 60/4, Yusaf Sarai, Near Indian Oil Corp., New Delhi – 110 016 (India) Email: [email protected]

There are several ways through which we can be contacted. Mobile: We can be reached on +91-9891296838 ( 9am – 6pm IST, on working days) Email: Please send your enquires directly to [email protected]. We will respond within 1 working days after receiving your mail. Please mention your detail enquiry & contact details with ISD code in your email. For otherwise urgent requirement, we can be reached through email [email protected] during closing hours. We will respond within 2 hours provided you submit your detailed enquiry & contact number with ISD Code.

Website: You can visit our website and fill in enquiry form mentioned on the website. We will respond within 1 working days after receiving your query form. Office: You can visit our office during working hours if you are in Delhi NCR. South Delhi Pharma 60/4, Yusaf Sarai, Near Indian Oil Corp., New Delhi – 110 016 (India).

Images shown on website are sometimes taken from image released by manufacturing company specific to country/Region. Over period of time they go through some minor makeover depending on regulatory changes, country specific, language specific or batch variations. This sometime not possible to cover all variations on website. However, we assure genuine sourcing for all our products which are supplied using The Indian Pharma services

Medicines once shipped will not be taken back. We will assist you with the Export Invoice and tracking details of your order. International orders might be subject to import taxes/duties. For information, please contact your local customs authority. Any such taxes are the responsibility of the parcel recipient and are not paid by us.

There are some medicines which have been approved recently in USA or Europe but not yet approved in India or any other countries are not permitted to be imported or marketed commercially. However, they may be required for the treatment of patients to save their lives who have exhausted all other available treatment options in their country. Named – Patient Program is to facilitate import of such medicines for personal use. There is a provision under the Indian Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945, that permits the patient to import these medicine in small quantity. Similar regulatory provision also exist in other countries. We assist patient in preparing legal documents for import and connecting them with authorized suppliers in USA and Europe to secure genuine products.

A generic drug is a drug defined as “a drug product that is comparable to a brand/reference listed drug product in dosage form, strength, quality and performance characteristics, and intended use”. There are Indian companies which manufacture and market these generic medicines after getting approval from Regulatory Authority of the country. These generic medicines contain the same active ingredients as the original formulation and are identical or within an acceptable bioequivalent range to the Innovator drug counterpart with respect to pharmacokinetic and pharmaco-dynamic properties. By extension, therefore, generics are considered identical in dose, strength, route of administration, safety, efficacy, and intended use. They are labeled with the name of the manufacturer and the adopted name (nonproprietary name) of the drug. When generic products become available, the market competition often leads to substantially lower prices and thereby make is affordable for large number of needy patients.

It usually takes 8-9 working days after dispatch to reach medicine at outside India locations. Additional delays may occur due to heavy load on postal services and customs.

We advise to transfer money only through Interbank Transfer Modalities;

  • Online Net-banking for within India transfer.
  • International Wire Transfer (SWIFT) from outside India.
  • Cash on Delivery within India.

Cash on Delivery (COD) option is only available if the medicine is purchased and delivered in India. Preferred locations within India for COD facilities are within Municipal limits of New Delhi & NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai & Hyderabad

Customer Reviews

“A review from a customer who benefited from your product. Reviews can be a highly effective way of establishing credibility and increasing your company's reputation.”
Customer Name
“A review from a customer who benefited from your product. Reviews can be a highly effective way of establishing credibility and increasing your company's reputation.”
Customer Name
“A review from a customer who benefited from your product. Reviews can be a highly effective way of establishing credibility and increasing your company's reputation.”
Customer Name