Before taking XALKORI(Crizotinib)
Patients should be monitored for liver function, lung symptoms, heart rate, vision changes, and gastrointestinal toxicity.
Important Safety Information
XALKORI can cause serious side effects such as liver injury, lung inflammation, slowed heart rate, vision loss, and severe gastrointestinal issues. Regular monitoring through blood tests, ECGs, and eye exams is recommended. It may cause fetal harm, so effective contraception is advised during and after treatment. Avoid use with strong CYP3A inhibitors or inducers, and use caution with drugs that prolong QT interval or cause bradycardia.