Palbociclib and Potassium Chloride

• Generic Name: palbociclib
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ibrance

Palbociclib is used in men and women to treat HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

In postmenopausal women, palbociclib is given in combination with a hormonal medicine such as letrozole (Femara). In others, palbociclib is given together with fulvestrant (Faslodex).

Palbociclib may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: potassium chloride
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Kal Potassium 99, Klor-Con, K-Tab, K-Dur, K-Tabs, Micro-K, Kaon, Rum-K

Potassium is a mineral that is found in many foods and is needed for several functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart.

Potassium chloride is used to prevent or to treat low blood levels of potassium (hypokalemia).

Potassium levels can be low as a result of a disease or from taking certain medicines, or after a prolonged illness with diarrhea or vomiting.