Alecensa generic name?

What is Alecensa’s generic name?

Alecensa is the brand name for alectinib [1].

Are there any other names people might see for Alecensa?

You may also see it written as alectinib (by its INN/generic name) when listing medications or prescriptions. Alecensa itself refers to the branded version of that drug [1].

What is Alecensa used for (context for the generic name)?

Alecensa (alectinib) is used to treat certain cases of ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) [1].

Where to confirm the generic name on the prescription or label?

Check the prescription for the generic name “alectinib”. Brand names like “Alecensa” appear alongside the generic name on many labels, but the generic is what you’d use to look up alternatives [1].

Sources

1. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=206913