Ribociclib should be taken exactly as prescribed by a qualified healthcare professional.
The treatment schedule, daily dose, combination medicines, monitoring requirements, and duration of treatment may vary depending on the patient’s diagnosis and clinical circumstances.
Follow Your Prescription
Never use another patient’s prescription or change your own treatment plan without medical advice.
Your healthcare professional will determine:
- The appropriate dose
- The treatment schedule
- Whether ribociclib should be combined with endocrine therapy
- Whether treatment monitoring is required
- Whether the dose needs to be reduced or interrupted
Taking the Tablets
Ribociclib tablets are taken orally.
Patients should follow the product instructions regarding swallowing and administration. Tablets should generally be taken exactly as directed and should not be crushed, split, or otherwise altered unless the official product information specifically permits this.
Food
Ribociclib administration may be affected by product-specific instructions. Patients should follow the official prescribing information and the advice of their healthcare professional regarding food and drink.
Taking It at the Same Time
Taking medicine at approximately the same time each day may help patients maintain a consistent treatment routine.
A reminder system may be helpful, such as:
- A medicine diary
- A calendar
- A phone reminder
- A medication organizer approved by the healthcare team
Missed Doses
If a dose is missed, patients should not automatically take an additional dose.
Do not double the next dose unless specifically instructed by a healthcare professional.
Follow the instructions in the official prescribing information or contact the oncology team for advice.
Vomiting After a Dose
If vomiting occurs after taking ribociclib, patients should not automatically take another dose.
The next step should follow the instructions provided by the treating healthcare team.
Do Not Stop Suddenly Without Advice
Stopping anticancer treatment may affect the overall treatment plan.
If side effects become difficult to manage, the healthcare professional may consider:
- Temporary interruption
- Dose reduction
- Additional monitoring
- Supportive treatment
- A change in the treatment plan
Patients should not make these decisions on their own.
Keep Your Medical Appointments
Regular appointments and laboratory tests are an important part of treatment.
Monitoring can help healthcare professionals identify possible problems early and decide whether treatment should continue, be interrupted, or be adjusted.
Always attend scheduled appointments unless your healthcare team gives you different instructions.