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Ribociclib is an oral tablet that is a cyclin-dependent kinase (CDK) 4/6 inhibitor. By selectively inhibiting CDK4/6 activity, it blocks the cell cycle from entering the S phase from G1 phase, thereby inhibiting the proliferation of tumor cells.

1. Drug name

1. Generic name: Ribociclib

2. Trade name: Kisqali®

2. Indications

Combined with an aromatase inhibitor (such as letrozole) as initial endocrine therapy, it is used to treat postmenopausal women with hormone receptor (HR) positive and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer.

3. Specifications and properties

1. Specifications : 200mg/tablet

2. Properties : Film-coated tablets

4. Main ingredients

1. Active ingredient: Ribociclib succinate.

2. Excipients: Colloidal silica, crospovidone, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, etc.

5. Usage and dosage

1. Recommended dosage of : 600mg (3 tablets of 200mg) orally, once a day, for 21 consecutive days, followed by 7 days off (28 days is a cycle).

2. How to take : Can be taken with food or on an empty stomach. Swallow the tablet whole (do not chew, crush or split).

3. Combination medication : Needs to be used in combination with letrozole 2.5 mg once a day.

6. Dose adjustment

1. Neutropenia : Suspend or reduce the dose according to the grade (if grade ≥3, the treatment needs to be interrupted, and the dose needs to be downgraded after recovery).

2. Hepatotoxicity : ALT/AST>3×ULN is permanently discontinued when accompanied by elevated bilirubin; in other cases, reduce the dose as needed.

3. QT interval prolongation : Suspend and downgrade the dose when QTcF>500ms; if accompanied by arrhythmia symptoms, permanently discontinue the drug.

7. Medication Precautions

1. Missed dose/vomiting : If you miss a dose or vomit after taking the medicine, there is no need to take a supplement. Take the medicine at the originally planned time next time.

2. Dietary influence : Not affected by food, but avoid grapefruit, pomegranate and their products (may inhibit CYP3A4).

3. Other : During the medication period, electrocardiogram, liver function, and blood routine must be monitored regularly.

8. Medication for special groups

1. Patients with liver damage : Mild to moderate (Child-PughA/B) dosage should be reduced to 400mg/day, severe (Child-PughC) dosage should be used with caution.

2. Pregnancy/breastfeeding : It is embryotoxic and is contraindicated in pregnancy; the drug should be discontinued for at least 3 weeks during lactation.

3. Elderly : No need to adjust the dose.

9. Adverse reactions

1. Common (≥20%) : Neutropenia (75%), nausea (52%), fatigue (37%), diarrhea (35%), alopecia (33%).

2. Severe (>2%) : Grade 3/4 neutropenia (60%), elevated liver enzymes (8%), and prolonged QT interval (3%).

10. Contraindications

There are no absolute contraindications, but the combined use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors/inducers and QT prolonging drugs should be avoided.

11. Drug interactions

1. CYP3A4 inhibitor (such as ketoconazole): Avoid combined use. If combined use is necessary, reduce ribociclib to 400mg/day.

2. CYP3A4 substrate (such as midazolam): may increase its plasma concentration and the dose needs to be adjusted.

3. QT prolonging drugs (such as amiodarone): Avoid combined use.

12. Storage method

It is not clearly stated. It is recommended to refer to conventional drug storage conditions (protect from light, dry, below 25℃).