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You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: abemaciclib

Brand name

(ARTG)

: VERZENIO abemaciclib 150 mg tablet blister pack

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Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Early Breast Cancer VERZENIO in combination with endocrine therapy is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of patients with hormone receptor (HR) positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) negative, node-positive early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence.,In pre- or peri-menopausal women, endocrine therapy should be combined with a luteinising hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonist.,Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer VERZENIO is indicated for the treatment of hormone receptor (HR) positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer in combination with an aromatase inhibitor or fulvestrant as initial endocrine-based therapy, or following prior endocrine therapy.,In pre- or peri-menopausal women, the endocrine therapy should be combined with a luteinising hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonist.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, film coated
  • Oral
  • Modified oval tablets with "Lilly" debossed on one side and 150 mg on the other side

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 14 pack
  • 42 pack
  • 56 pack
  • 70 pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient abemaciclib

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.

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