Medication Information Leaflet
Ceritinib is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body. Your doctor will check for an alteration in your genes before starting you on this.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if there are less than 12 hours to your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses at the same time.
Inform your healthcare professional if:
Maintain personal hygiene and take precautions against infection.
Symptoms of a drug allergy including one or more of the following:
If you experience any of these symptoms, you should stop your medication and see your healthcare professional immediately.
Avoid taking grapefruit or grapefruit juice when you are taking this medication as it may interact with your medication and increase the risk of side-effects.
Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep this medication away from children.
Pack Ceritinib into a bag and bring it back to the pharmacy where you received the medication from.
You may refer to the following website if you need more information: https://www.macmillan.org.uk/
If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity and Watsons) and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
Last updated on August 2020
This article was last reviewed on Saturday, April 30, 2022