Generic name:alpelisib [ al-PEL-i-sib ]
Drug class:PI3K inhibitors
What is Piqray?
Piqray is a prescription medicine used in men and postmenopausal women with HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that is advanced or has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic).
Piqray is used only if your cancer has a specific genetic marker (an abnormal "PIK3CA" gene). Your doctor will test you for this gene.
Piqray is given in combination with fulvestrant (Faslodex).
Warnings
Do not take Piqray if you have had a severe allergic reaction to alpelisib or are allergic to any of the ingredients in this medicine.
Call your doctor right away if you have severe diarrhea.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Piqray if you are allergic to alpelisib.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
diabetes; or
a severe skin rash (skin pain, redness, peeling, burning eyes, blistering of your lips or mouth).
Although, Piqray is for use only in women who can no longer get pregnant, you may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment. Tell your doctor if you think you may be pregnant.
Alpelisib and fulvestrant both can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects if the mother or the father is using these medicines.
If you are a woman, do not use Piqray if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 1 week after your last dose.
If you are a man, use condoms and effective birth control if your sex partner is pregnant or is able to get pre...
