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Piqray TM

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: alpelisib

Brand name

(ARTG)

: PIQRAY alpelisib 300 mg daily dose blister (150 mg tablet)

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

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

PIQRAY in combination with fulvestrant, is indicated for the treatment of postmenopausal women, and men, with hormone receptor positive, HER2-negative, advanced or metastatic breast cancer with a PIK3CA mutation as detected by a validated test following progression on or after an endocrine-based regimen

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, film coated
  • Oral
  • Pale red, unscored, ovaloid and curved with beveled edges film-coated tablet, imprinted with UL7 on one side and NVR on the other side.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Moisture
  • 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.

  • Fifty six (56) 150 mg tablets (300 mg daily dose /28 day pack ) pack
  • Twenty eight (28) 150 mg tablets (300 mg daily dose /14 day pack) pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient alpelisib

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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