Pivikto Alpelisib Film Coated Tablet 200mg

  • Product Name : Pivikto Alpelisib Film Coated Tablet 200mg
  • Category : Anti Cancer
  • Manufacturer Name : Novartis
  • Trade Name : Pivikto
  • Available Dosage : 200 mg
  • Packing : Strip
  • Pack Insert/Leaflet : 1 Pack/14 Tablets
  • Ingredients : Alpelisib
  • Formulation : Tablet
  • Therapeutic use : used to treat certain types of breast cancer, like hormone receptor (HR)-positive
  • Production Capacity : 100000

Description:-

Introduction to Alpelisib Film-Coated Tablet 200mg

Alpelisib Film-Coated Tablet 200mg, marketed as Pivikto, is a targeted therapy prescribed for specific types of breast cancer. It is effective in treating hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative breast cancer with PIK3CA mutations, including advanced stages and metastatic disease when combined with hormonal anticancer therapies.


Uses of Alpelisib Film-Coated Tablet 200mg

Alpelisib Film-Coated Tablet 200mg is used for:

Treatment of hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer with PIK3CA mutations.

Administered alongside hormonal anticancer therapies to enhance treatment outcomes.


Benefits of Alpelisib Film-Coated Tablet 200mg

Delays disease progression and improves survival rates in advanced breast cancer patients.

Targets specific genetic mutations driving cancer growth, providing personalized treatment.

Offers a convenient oral formulation to be taken with food, ensuring patient adherence and comfort during treatment.


Mechanism of Action of Alpelisib Film-Coated Tablet 200mg

Alpelisib Film-Coated Tablet 200mg inhibits PI3K-alpha, a key enzyme in the PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling pathway. By selectively targeting PIK3CA mutations in cancer cells, it suppresses cell growth and promotes apoptosis, thereby halting tumor progression.