How should I take palbociclib?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Palbociclib is given in a 28-day treatment cycle, and you may only need to take the medicine during the first 3 weeks of each cycle. Your doctor will determine how long to treat you with palbociclib.
Take palbociclib capsules with food. Avoid grapefruit products. Grapefruit may interact with palbociclib and lead to unwanted side effects.
You may take palbociclib tablets with or without food.
Take the medicine at the same time each day.
Swallow the capsule or tablet whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it. Do not use a broken or damaged pill.
If you vomit after taking palbociclib, wait until the next day to take your next dose.
Palbociclib affects your immune system. You may get infections more easily, even serious or fatal infections. Your doctor will need to examine you on a regular basis.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.