{"id":1936,"date":"2026-02-07T13:16:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T18:16:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplmeds.com\/ibrance\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T13:16:43","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T18:16:43","slug":"ibrance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.simplmeds.com\/?p=1936","title":{"rendered":"IBRANCE- palbociclib capsule"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Description<\/h2>\n<div>**Description**<\/p>\n<p>IBRANCE capsules are taken by mouth and come in three strengths:<br \/>\n\u2022 125 mg<br \/>\n\u2022 100 mg<br \/>\n\u2022 75 mg<\/p>\n<p>Each capsule contains palbociclib, a medicine that works by blocking certain proteins (called kinases) that help cancer cells grow.<\/p>\n<p>**About the Active Ingredient:**<br \/>\n\u2022 Palbociclib appears as a yellow to orange powder<br \/>\n\u2022 It dissolves better in acidic conditions (when pH is 4 or lower)<br \/>\n\u2022 It doesn&#8217;t dissolve as well when pH is above 4<\/p>\n<p>**Other Ingredients:**<br \/>\nThe capsules also contain inactive ingredients that help form the capsule:<br \/>\n\u2022 Microcrystalline cellulose<br \/>\n\u2022 Lactose monohydrate<br \/>\n\u2022 Sodium starch glycolate<br \/>\n\u2022 Colloidal silicon dioxide<br \/>\n\u2022 Magnesium stearate<\/p>\n<p>**Capsule Shell:**<br \/>\n\u2022 Made of hard gelatin<br \/>\n\u2022 Colors range from light orange to caramel<br \/>\n\u2022 Contains coloring agents (iron oxides) and titanium dioxide<br \/>\n\u2022 Printing ink is used for labeling<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Indications and Usage<\/h2>\n<div>**What IBRANCE is used for:**<\/p>\n<p>IBRANCE is a cancer medicine used to treat adults with a specific type of breast cancer that has:<br \/>\n\u2022 Hormone receptors (HR-positive)<br \/>\n\u2022 No HER2 protein (HER2-negative)<br \/>\n\u2022 Spread to other parts of the body (advanced or metastatic)<\/p>\n<p>IBRANCE is always used together with other cancer medicines.<\/p>\n<p>IBRANCE can also be used with two other medicines (inavolisib and fulvestrant) for patients whose cancer:<br \/>\n\u2022 Has stopped responding to hormone therapy<br \/>\n\u2022 Has a specific gene change called PIK3CA mutation<br \/>\n\u2022 Has come back after completing hormone treatment after surgery<\/p>\n<p>The PIK3CA mutation must be confirmed by an FDA-approved test before starting this treatment combination.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Dosage and Administration<\/h2>\n<div># How to Take IBRANCE<\/p>\n<p>## Recommended Dose<\/p>\n<p>**Standard Dose:**<br \/>\n\u2022 Take one 125 mg capsule by mouth once daily<br \/>\n\u2022 Take for 21 days in a row, then stop for 7 days<br \/>\n\u2022 This makes a complete 28-day cycle<br \/>\n\u2022 Always take with food<br \/>\n\u2022 Take at the same time each day<\/p>\n<p>**Important Taking Instructions:**<br \/>\n\u2022 Swallow capsules whole &#8211; do not chew, crush, or open them<br \/>\n\u2022 Do not take broken or cracked capsules<br \/>\n\u2022 If you vomit or miss a dose, do not take an extra dose<br \/>\n\u2022 Just take your next dose at the regular time<\/p>\n<p>**Other Medications:**<br \/>\n\u2022 You will also take hormone therapy medications as prescribed<br \/>\n\u2022 Pre\/perimenopausal women may need additional hormone treatment<br \/>\n\u2022 Men may need additional hormone treatment<\/p>\n<p>## Dose Changes<\/p>\n<p>**Dose Levels:**<br \/>\n\u2022 Starting dose: 125 mg daily<br \/>\n\u2022 First reduction: 100 mg daily<br \/>\n\u2022 Second reduction: 75 mg daily<br \/>\n\u2022 If you need less than 75 mg daily, treatment will be stopped<\/p>\n<p>## Managing Side Effects<\/p>\n<p>### Blood Count Problems<\/p>\n<p>**Your doctor will check your blood:**<br \/>\n\u2022 Before starting treatment<br \/>\n\u2022 At the start of each cycle<br \/>\n\u2022 On day 15 of your first 2 cycles<br \/>\n\u2022 Every 3 months if blood counts stay normal<\/p>\n<p>**Dose changes based on blood counts:**<br \/>\n\u2022 **Mild to moderate low blood counts:** Continue same dose<br \/>\n\u2022 **Severe low blood counts:** Stop IBRANCE until blood counts improve, then restart at a lower dose<br \/>\n\u2022 **Low blood counts with fever or infection:** Stop IBRANCE until better, then restart at a lower dose<\/p>\n<p>### Other Side Effects<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 **Mild to moderate side effects:** Continue same dose<br \/>\n\u2022 **Severe side effects:** Stop IBRANCE until side effects get better, then restart at a lower dose<br \/>\n\u2022 **Severe lung problems:** Stop IBRANCE permanently<\/p>\n<p>## Special Situations<\/p>\n<p>**Taking Other Medications:**<br \/>\n\u2022 Some medications can affect how IBRANCE works<br \/>\n\u2022 If you must take certain medications, your dose may be reduced to 75 mg daily<\/p>\n<p>**Liver Problems:**<br \/>\n\u2022 **Mild to moderate liver problems:** No dose change needed<br \/>\n\u2022 **Severe liver problems:** Reduce dose to 75 mg daily<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Dosage Forms and Strengths<\/h2>\n<div>**Dosage Forms and Strengths**<\/p>\n<p>This medication comes in 3 different capsule strengths:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 **125 mg capsules**<br \/>\n  &#8211; Hard capsules with caramel-colored cap and body<br \/>\n  &#8211; &#8220;Pfizer&#8221; printed on cap, &#8220;PBC 125&#8221; printed on body<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 **100 mg capsules**<br \/>\n  &#8211; Hard capsules with caramel-colored cap and light orange body<br \/>\n  &#8211; &#8220;Pfizer&#8221; printed on cap, &#8220;PBC 100&#8221; printed on body<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 **75 mg capsules**<br \/>\n  &#8211; Hard capsules with light orange cap and body<br \/>\n  &#8211; &#8220;Pfizer&#8221; printed on cap, &#8220;PBC 75&#8221; printed on body<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Contraindications<\/h2>\n<div>None.<\/div>\n<h2>Warnings and Precautions<\/h2>\n<div>## Warnings and Precautions<\/p>\n<p>### 5.1 Low White Blood Cell Count (Neutropenia)<\/p>\n<p>Low white blood cell count is the most common side effect with IBRANCE:<br \/>\n\u2022 Happens in 8 out of 10 patients taking IBRANCE<br \/>\n\u2022 Can be serious (Grade 3 or higher) in about 2 out of 3 patients<br \/>\n\u2022 Usually starts around 15 days after beginning treatment<br \/>\n\u2022 Serious cases typically last about 7 days<\/p>\n<p>**What your doctor will do:**<br \/>\n\u2022 Check your blood before you start IBRANCE<br \/>\n\u2022 Check your blood at the start of each treatment cycle<br \/>\n\u2022 Check your blood on day 15 of your first 2 cycles<br \/>\n\u2022 May need to pause, lower your dose, or delay treatment if your white blood cell count gets too low<\/p>\n<p>**Important:** Call your doctor right away if you get a fever. Low white blood cells can lead to serious infections. One patient died from infection in clinical trials.<\/p>\n<p>### 5.2 Lung Problems (ILD\/Pneumonitis)<\/p>\n<p>IBRANCE can cause serious, life-threatening lung inflammation:<br \/>\n\u2022 Happens in about 1 out of 100 patients<br \/>\n\u2022 Can be fatal in rare cases<\/p>\n<p>**Watch for these symptoms:**<br \/>\n\u2022 New or worsening cough<br \/>\n\u2022 Trouble breathing<br \/>\n\u2022 Shortness of breath<\/p>\n<p>**Important:** Tell your doctor immediately if you have any new breathing problems. Your doctor may need to stop IBRANCE permanently if you develop serious lung problems.<\/p>\n<p>### 5.3 Pregnancy Risks<\/p>\n<p>IBRANCE can harm an unborn baby:<br \/>\n\u2022 Animal studies showed birth defects and pregnancy loss<br \/>\n\u2022 Can cause serious harm to developing babies<\/p>\n<p>**If you can get pregnant:**<br \/>\n\u2022 Use effective birth control during treatment<br \/>\n\u2022 Continue birth control for at least 3 weeks after your last dose<br \/>\n\u2022 Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Adverse Reactions<\/h2>\n<div>**Side Effects**<\/p>\n<p>This section lists the most important side effects you should know about. More detailed information about these side effects can be found in other parts of this medication guide.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Check other sections of this guide for complete information about possible side effects<br \/>\n\u2022 Talk to your doctor if you experience any concerning symptoms while taking this medication<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Drug Interactions<\/h2>\n<div>**Drug Interactions**<\/p>\n<p>Palbociclib affects how your body processes other medications:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Your liver breaks down palbociclib using specific enzymes (CYP3A and SULT2A1)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Palbociclib can slow down how your body processes other drugs that use the same liver enzyme (CYP3A)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 This means other medications may stay in your body longer and could cause stronger side effects<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Always tell your doctor about all medications, supplements, and herbal products you take<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Use in Specific Populations: 8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS<\/h2>\n<div># Use in Specific Populations<\/p>\n<p>## 8.1 Pregnancy<\/p>\n<p>**Risk Summary**<br \/>\nIBRANCE can harm an unborn baby. Animal studies showed the drug caused problems in developing babies when given to pregnant animals.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 There is no data on pregnant women taking this drug<br \/>\n\u2022 If you are pregnant, this drug could harm your baby<br \/>\n\u2022 In the general U.S. population, 2-4% of pregnancies have major birth defects and 15-20% end in miscarriage<\/p>\n<p>**Animal Study Results**<br \/>\n\u2022 Pregnant rats and rabbits were given IBRANCE during pregnancy<br \/>\n\u2022 High doses caused reduced baby weight and bone problems<br \/>\n\u2022 The doses that caused problems were 4-9 times higher than human doses<\/p>\n<p>## 8.2 Breastfeeding<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 We don&#8217;t know if IBRANCE passes into breast milk<br \/>\n\u2022 Don&#8217;t breastfeed while taking IBRANCE<br \/>\n\u2022 Wait 3 weeks after your last dose before breastfeeding<\/p>\n<p>## 8.3 Birth Control and Fertility<\/p>\n<p>**Pregnancy Testing**<br \/>\n\u2022 Get a pregnancy test before starting IBRANCE if you can get pregnant<\/p>\n<p>**Birth Control for Women**<br \/>\n\u2022 Use effective birth control during treatment<br \/>\n\u2022 Continue birth control for 3 weeks after your last dose<\/p>\n<p>**Birth Control for Men**<br \/>\n\u2022 Men should use effective birth control if their partner can get pregnant<br \/>\n\u2022 Use birth control during treatment and for 3 months after the last dose<\/p>\n<p>**Fertility**<br \/>\n\u2022 IBRANCE may reduce fertility in men<\/p>\n<p>## 8.4 Children<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 IBRANCE is not approved for children<br \/>\n\u2022 Studies in 140 children ages 2-17 showed the drug was processed similarly to adults<br \/>\n\u2022 Side effects were similar to those seen in adults<\/p>\n<p>**Studies in Young Animals**<br \/>\nYoung rats given IBRANCE developed:<br \/>\n\u2022 Blood sugar problems<br \/>\n\u2022 Eye problems (cataracts)<br \/>\n\u2022 Kidney problems<br \/>\n\u2022 Tooth problems<\/p>\n<p>These problems were not seen in adult animals.<\/p>\n<p>## 8.5 Older Adults<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 IBRANCE works the same in older and younger patients<br \/>\n\u2022 Side effects are similar regardless of age<br \/>\n\u2022 No dose changes needed based on age alone<\/p>\n<p>## 8.6 Liver Problems<\/p>\n<p>**Dose Changes:**<br \/>\n\u2022 Mild or moderate liver problems: No dose change needed<br \/>\n\u2022 Severe liver problems: Take 75 mg daily for 21 days, then 7 days off<\/p>\n<p>## 8.7 Kidney Problems<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 No dose changes needed for any level of kidney problems<br \/>\n\u2022 This includes mild, moderate, or severe kidney disease<br \/>\n\u2022 Has not been studied in patients on dialysis<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Clinical Pharmacology<\/h2>\n<div># How Palbociclib Works in Your Body<\/p>\n<p>## 12.1 How the Medicine Works<\/p>\n<p>Palbociclib blocks proteins called CDK4 and CDK6 that help cancer cells grow and multiply. Here&#8217;s what happens:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 The medicine stops breast cancer cells from dividing and making more cancer cells<br \/>\n\u2022 It works best when combined with hormone therapy drugs (antiestrogens)<br \/>\n\u2022 Together, these medicines cause cancer cells to stop growing and eventually die<br \/>\n\u2022 The combination works better than either medicine alone<br \/>\n\u2022 Studies show it shrinks tumors more effectively when medicines are used together<br \/>\n\u2022 Normal bone marrow cells are not permanently damaged and can recover after treatment stops<\/p>\n<p>## 12.2 Effects on Your Heart<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Palbociclib does not cause dangerous heart rhythm problems<br \/>\n\u2022 Tests showed no serious effects on heart electrical activity at the standard dose<\/p>\n<p>## 12.3 How Your Body Processes the Medicine<\/p>\n<p>**Absorption (How it gets into your blood):**<br \/>\n\u2022 Peak levels in blood occur 6-12 hours after taking it<br \/>\n\u2022 Only 46% of the dose gets absorbed into your bloodstream<br \/>\n\u2022 Steady levels in your body are reached within 8 days<br \/>\n\u2022 The medicine builds up about 2.4 times with daily use<\/p>\n<p>**Food Effects:**<br \/>\n\u2022 Taking with food helps the medicine work better and more consistently<br \/>\n\u2022 About 13% of people absorb very little when taking it without food<br \/>\n\u2022 Food increases absorption by 12-38% depending on the type of meal<br \/>\n\u2022 Always take with food as directed<\/p>\n<p>**Distribution (How it spreads in your body):**<br \/>\n\u2022 About 85% binds to proteins in your blood<br \/>\n\u2022 Spreads widely throughout your body<br \/>\n\u2022 People with liver problems may have more active drug in their blood<\/p>\n<p>**Breakdown (How your body breaks it down):**<br \/>\n\u2022 Your liver breaks down most of the medicine<br \/>\n\u2022 The original drug makes up 23% of what&#8217;s in your blood<br \/>\n\u2022 Most breakdown happens through two main processes: oxidation and sulfonation<br \/>\n\u2022 Only small amounts of unchanged medicine leave your body<\/p>\n<p>**Elimination (How it leaves your body):**<br \/>\n\u2022 Takes about 29 hours for half the medicine to leave your blood<br \/>\n\u2022 Most (74%) leaves through bowel movements<br \/>\n\u2022 About 18% leaves through urine<br \/>\n\u2022 Nearly 92% is eliminated within 15 days<\/p>\n<p>**Special Populations:**<\/p>\n<p>*Age, Gender, and Weight:*<br \/>\n\u2022 Works the same in men and women<br \/>\n\u2022 Age (22-89 years) doesn&#8217;t significantly affect how it works<br \/>\n\u2022 Body weight doesn&#8217;t significantly change how it works<\/p>\n<p>*Liver Problems:*<br \/>\n\u2022 Mild liver problems: 17% less active drug in blood<br \/>\n\u2022 Moderate liver problems: 34% more active drug in blood<br \/>\n\u2022 Severe liver problems: 77% more active drug in blood<\/p>\n<p>*Kidney Problems:*<br \/>\n\u2022 Mild to severe kidney problems: 31-42% higher drug levels<br \/>\n\u2022 Not studied in people on dialysis<\/p>\n<p>**Drug Interactions:**<\/p>\n<p>*Strong CYP3A Inhibitors (like itraconazole):*<br \/>\n\u2022 Increase palbociclib levels by 87%<br \/>\n\u2022 May need dose adjustment<\/p>\n<p>*Strong CYP3A Inducers (like rifampin):*<br \/>\n\u2022 Decrease palbociclib levels by 85%<br \/>\n\u2022 May make treatment less effective<\/p>\n<p>*Moderate CYP3A Inducers (like modafinil):*<br \/>\n\u2022 Decrease palbociclib levels by 32%<\/p>\n<p>*Other Medicines:*<br \/>\n\u2022 Can increase levels of some other medicines by 61%<br \/>\n\u2022 May affect how well other medicines work<\/p>\n<p>*Stomach Acid Reducers:*<br \/>\n\u2022 Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) with food: minimal effect<br \/>\n\u2022 PPIs without food: significantly reduce medicine levels (62-80%)<br \/>\n\u2022 Always take with food to avoid this problem<\/p>\n<p>*Transport Proteins:*<br \/>\n\u2022 Low risk of affecting most drug transporters<br \/>\n\u2022 May affect some medicines that use certain transport systems<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Nonclinical Toxicology<\/h2>\n<div>**13.1 Cancer Risk, Gene Changes, and Fertility Effects**<\/p>\n<p>**Cancer Risk Studies**<br \/>\nScientists tested palbociclib in animals to see if it might cause cancer:<br \/>\n\u2022 In male rats given the drug for 2 years, some developed brain tumors at high doses (8 times higher than what humans take)<br \/>\n\u2022 Female rats showed no cancer risk at doses up to 5 times higher than human doses<br \/>\n\u2022 Mice given the drug for 6 months showed no increased cancer risk<\/p>\n<p>**Gene Changes**<br \/>\nTests showed that palbociclib:<br \/>\n\u2022 Can cause problems with cell division in lab tests<br \/>\n\u2022 Does not directly damage DNA or cause gene mutations<\/p>\n<p>**Effects on Fertility**<\/p>\n<p>**Women:**<br \/>\n\u2022 No fertility problems were found in female rats at doses up to 4 times higher than human doses<br \/>\n\u2022 No harmful effects seen on female reproductive organs<\/p>\n<p>**Men:**<br \/>\n\u2022 Studies in male rats and dogs showed problems with reproductive organs including:<br \/>\n  &#8211; Smaller testicles and related organs<br \/>\n  &#8211; Lower sperm count and movement<br \/>\n  &#8211; Tissue damage in reproductive organs<br \/>\n\u2022 These effects were partly reversible when the drug was stopped<br \/>\n\u2022 Male fertility was slightly reduced in rats at high doses (20 times higher than human doses)<br \/>\n\u2022 Effects on mating ability were not seen<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Clinical Studies<\/h2>\n<div># Clinical Studies for IBRANCE<\/p>\n<p>## PALOMA-2 Study: IBRANCE plus Letrozole<\/p>\n<p>**Who was studied:** 666 postmenopausal women with ER-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer who had not received previous treatment for their advanced disease.<\/p>\n<p>**How the study worked:**<br \/>\n\u2022 Patients were randomly divided into two groups (2:1 ratio)<br \/>\n\u2022 Group 1: IBRANCE plus letrozole<br \/>\n\u2022 Group 2: placebo (inactive pill) plus letrozole<br \/>\n\u2022 IBRANCE dose: 125 mg daily for 21 days, then 7 days off (28-day cycle)<br \/>\n\u2022 Treatment continued until the cancer got worse or side effects became too severe<\/p>\n<p>**Patient characteristics:**<br \/>\n\u2022 Average age: 62 years (range 28-89)<br \/>\n\u2022 Most patients were White (78%)<br \/>\n\u2022 48% had received chemotherapy before<br \/>\n\u2022 56% had received hormone therapy before<br \/>\n\u2022 97% had cancer that had spread (metastatic)<\/p>\n<p>**Results:**<\/p>\n<p>| Outcome | IBRANCE + Letrozole | Placebo + Letrozole |<br \/>\n|&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;|&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-|&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-|<br \/>\n| **Time before cancer worsened** | 24.8 months | 14.5 months |<br \/>\n| **Response rate** | 55.3% | 44.4% |<br \/>\n| **Overall survival** | 53.8 months | 49.8 months |<\/p>\n<p>**Key finding:** IBRANCE plus letrozole delayed cancer progression by about 10 months compared to letrozole alone.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## PALOMA-3 Study: IBRANCE plus Fulvestrant<\/p>\n<p>**Who was studied:** 521 pre- and postmenopausal women with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer whose cancer had gotten worse after previous hormone therapy.<\/p>\n<p>**How the study worked:**<br \/>\n\u2022 Patients were randomly divided into two groups (2:1 ratio)<br \/>\n\u2022 Group 1: IBRANCE plus fulvestrant<br \/>\n\u2022 Group 2: placebo plus fulvestrant<br \/>\n\u2022 IBRANCE dose: 125 mg daily for 21 days, then 7 days off (28-day cycle)<br \/>\n\u2022 Pre\/perimenopausal women also received goserelin injections<\/p>\n<p>**Patient characteristics:**<br \/>\n\u2022 Average age: 57 years (range 29-88)<br \/>\n\u2022 Most patients were White (74%)<br \/>\n\u2022 80% were postmenopausal<br \/>\n\u2022 All had received previous treatment<br \/>\n\u2022 75% had received chemotherapy before<\/p>\n<p>**Results:**<\/p>\n<p>| Outcome | IBRANCE + Fulvestrant | Placebo + Fulvestrant |<br \/>\n|&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;|&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;|&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;|<br \/>\n| **Time before cancer worsened** | 9.5 months | 4.6 months |<br \/>\n| **Response rate** | 24.6% | 10.9% |<br \/>\n| **Overall survival** | 34.9 months | 28.0 months |<\/p>\n<p>**Key finding:** IBRANCE plus fulvestrant doubled the time before cancer got worse compared to fulvestrant alone.<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>## INAVO120 Study: IBRANCE plus Inavolisib and Fulvestrant<\/p>\n<p>**Who was studied:** 325 adults with PIK3CA-mutated, HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer whose disease got worse during or within 12 months of completing hormone therapy after surgery.<\/p>\n<p>**Special requirements:**<br \/>\n\u2022 Patients needed specific blood sugar levels (HbA1C <6%, fasting glucose <126 mg\/dL)\n\u2022 No diabetes requiring medication\n\u2022 Cancer must have a specific genetic change (PIK3CA mutation)\n\n**How the study worked:**\n\u2022 Patients were randomly divided into two equal groups\n\u2022 Group 1: IBRANCE + inavolisib + fulvestrant\n\u2022 Group 2: IBRANCE + placebo + fulvestrant\n\u2022 IBRANCE dose: 125 mg daily for 21 days, then 7 days off\n\u2022 Inavolisib: 9 mg daily\n\u2022 Fulvestrant: 500 mg injection on specific days\n\n**Patient characteristics:**\n\u2022 Average age: 54 years (range 27-79)\n\u2022 98% female, 39% pre\/perimenopausal\n\u2022 59% White, 38% Asian\n\u2022 64% had secondary hormone resistance\n\u2022 83% had received chemotherapy before\n\n**Results:**\n\n| Outcome | IBRANCE + Inavolisib + Fulvestrant | IBRANCE + Placebo + Fulvestrant |\n|---------|----------------------------------|--------------------------------|\n| **Time before cancer worsened** | 15.0 months | 7.3 months |\n| **Response rate** | 58% | 25% |\n| **Duration of response** | 18.4 months | 9.6 months |\n\n**Key finding:** Adding inavolisib to IBRANCE and fulvestrant more than doubled the time before cancer got worse in patients with PIK3CA mutations.<\/div>\n<h2>How Supplied\/Storage and Handling<\/h2>\n<div>**How IBRANCE Comes and How to Store It**<\/p>\n<p>**How IBRANCE is supplied:**<br \/>\n\u2022 IBRANCE comes in different strengths and package sizes<br \/>\n\u2022 Your doctor will prescribe the right strength for you<br \/>\n\u2022 The medication comes in capsules<\/p>\n<p>**Storage instructions:**<br \/>\n\u2022 Store at room temperature<br \/>\n\u2022 Keep in the original container<br \/>\n\u2022 Keep away from moisture and heat<br \/>\n\u2022 Keep out of reach of children<br \/>\n\u2022 Do not use if expired<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Patient Counseling Information<\/h2>\n<div>**Important Reading Instructions**<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Read the Patient Information sheet that comes with your medication<br \/>\n\u2022 This information has been approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration)<br \/>\n\u2022 The Patient Information sheet contains 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