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How to Take Lorlatinib and it's Dose


Swallow the tablets whole. If the tablets are not intact, broken or cracked, do not take them.
The dose of Lorlatinib should be taken at the same time every day.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

100mg should be taken once daily with or without food, until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.
Tablet strength- 25mg and 100mg.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

•Along with Glucocorticoids, Rifampin, Carbamazepine, Phenobarbital and Phenytoin
• Breastfeeding

What if you Miss a Dose of Lorlatinib?

In case of a missed dose, take the missed dose only if the next dose is not scheduled within 4 hours. Do not take 2 doses at the same time.
If vomiting occurs after taking Lorlatinib, do not take an additional dose and continue with the next scheduled dose.

Drug Name : Lorlatinib

Lorlatinib is indicated for the treatment of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) which has been already treated by For metastatic disease, crizotinib and at least one other ALK inhibitor...


Trade Names/Brand Names of Lorlatinib

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