Alectinib
This page contains brief information about alectinib and a collection of links to more information about the use of this drug, research results, and ongoing clinical trials.
FDA label information for this drug is available at DailyMed.
Use in Cancer
Alectinib is approved to treat adults with:
- Non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC) that is ALK positive. It is used:
- To prevent NSCLC from coming back after it was removed by surgery.
- In patients whose NSCLC has spread to other parts of the body.
More About Alectinib
Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary - Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.
MedlinePlus Information on Alectinib - A lay language summary of important information about this drug that may include the following:
- warnings about this drug,
- what this drug is used for and how it is used,
- what you should tell your doctor before using this drug,
- what you should know about this drug before using it,
- other drugs that may interact with this drug, and
- possible side effects.
Drugs are often studied to find out if they can help treat or prevent conditions other than the ones they are approved for. This patient information sheet applies only to approved uses of the drug. However, much of the information may also apply to unapproved uses that are being studied.
Research Results and Related Resources
Alectinib Approved as an Adjuvant Treatment for Lung Cancer
Targeted Therapy to Treat Cancer
Clinical Trials Accepting Patients
Find Clinical Trials for Alectinib - Check for trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials now accepting patients.