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alpelisib · Medicine question

Why is alpelisib used with fulvestrant?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Answer

The two treatments block different growth signals: alpelisib targets PI3K-alpha, while fulvestrant targets the oestrogen receptor.

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Piqray 50 mg, 150 mg and 200 mg film-coated tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 12

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