Lapatinib Tablets
Lapatinib Tablets
Classification: Anticancer Medicine
Lapatinib Tablets
Lapatinib is a targeted therapy anticancer medicine that is used to treat different types of solid cancers and breast cancer.
Lapatinib is used in combination with letrozole or capecitabine.
It is widely used in breast cancers that have metastasized to the brain.
Lapatinib Tablets Uses
It is used to treat various types of breast cancers-
- • HER-2 positive breast cancer
- • Hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
- • Hormone receptor-negative breast cancer
- • Metastasized breast cancer
- • Advanced-stage breast cancer
Lapakast -250 mg
Lapakast, available worldwide, is highly prescribed by doctors and oncologists. Lapakast 250mg is used to treat severe forms of breast cancer.
Lapakast is widely prescribed in combination with capecitabine for advanced breast cancer.
Aprazer Healthcare- Leaders in Oncology Care Treatments
Aprazer Healthcare is the top anticancer medicine manufacturer from India, exporting cancer care medicines and treatments worldwide.
Aprazer Healthcare is a name in quality drug manufacturing. We manufacture a range of cancer care medicines, including targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, and chemotherapy drugs.
Working of Lapatinib
Lapatinib consists of a smaller molecule that enters the cells.
It inhibits two proteins and offers a stronger blockade to cancer cell proliferation and multiplication.
Lapatinib Common Side Effects
Lapatinib inhibits the cell growth factors, inhibiting the growth protein, interfering the cell division, causing side effects.
- • Diarrhea
- • Skin rashes
- • Nausea
- • Vomiting
- • Weakness
- • Loss of appetite
- • Hand–foot syndrome
Lapatinib Serious Side Effects
Lapatinib causes severe side effects, rare once
- • Allergic reaction that can be severe.
- • Cardiac cell damage
- • Liver damage
- • Lung toxicity
- • Severe skin reaction
Precautions for Lapatinib
Lapatinib tablets should be used carefully in patients with a medical history-
- • Arrhythmia
- • Cardiac diseases
- • Lung diseases
- • Allergic reactions
Warning for Lapatinib
Lapatinib should be avoided in women who are pregnant.
It should be avoided in women feeding the child.
People should effectively maintain contraception.
Drug Interactions
The Lapatinib tablets show a severe drug reaction with –
- • Drugs that cause QT prolongation.
- • Antibiotics
- • Antifungal agents
- • Corticosteroids
- • Digoxin
Monitoring Consideration
Regular monitoring of various side-effects –
- • Heart functions
- • Electrolytes
- • Liver functions
- • Urine changes
- • Serum electrolytes
Conclusion
Lapatinib (Lapkast) is the globally recognized anticancer medicine for breast cancer. It is a targeted therapy drug that inhibits cancer formation. Lapatinib therapy should be carefully monitored for elevated Liver enzymes, ECGs and other skin conditions.
