Crizotinib (
Xalkori®) is a prescription medication approved to treat a certain type of
lung cancer known as
non-small cell lung cancer. It is licensed for use in people who have a specific gene called the abnormal anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene. An abnormal ALK gene is responsible for cancer growth in a small percentage of people with non-
small cell lung cancer.
Just like any medicine, crizotinib can cause side effects.
However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience problems. Most people tolerate it quite well.
If reactions do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or are treated easily by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
Common side effects of crizotinib include but are not limited to:
(Click Crizotinib Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
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