Friday, August 4, 2017

Kisqali (Ribociclib)

A new option for postmenopausal women with HR+ (ER+ and/or PR+) HER2- metastatic breast cancer in combination with hormone therapy.

Most common side effects affecting nutrition:

  • Nausea/Vomiting
  • Fatigue
  • Diarrhea/Constipation


Serious side effects:

  • QT prolongation (abnormal heartbeat)
  • Hepatobiliary toxicity (loss of appetite, fatigue)
  • Neutropenia (low WBC, increased risk of infection)

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