Lenvima 4mg Capsule is an oral receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor used in the treatment of thyroid cancer.

Lenvima 4mg Capsule is used to treat different types of cancer

Uses of Lenvima Capsule

Thyroid cancer

Benefits of Lenvima Capsule

In Thyroid cancer

Thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. Your thyroid produces hormones that regulate your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight. Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of the thyroid and it might not cause any symptoms at first. Lenvima 4mg Capsule restricts the oxygen supply of the cancer cells and stops its growth as well as further spread. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol or smoking while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Side effects of Lenvima Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lenvima

Bleeding
Cough
Decreased appetite
Erythema (skin redness)
Hoarseness of voice
Itching
Joint pain
Mouth sore
Muscle pain
Nausea
Peripheral edema
Rash
Skin peeling
Stomach pain
Tiredness
Vomiting
Weight loss

How to use Lenvima Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Lenvima 4mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Lenvima Capsule works

Lenvima 4mg Capsule is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. It works by blocking the oxygen and nutrient supply to cancer cells due to which they stop growing.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lenvima 4mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lenvima 4mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lenvima 4mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Lenvima 4mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Lenvima 4mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lenvima 4mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Lenvima 4mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lenvima 4mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Lenvima 4mg Capsule is used for the treatment of thyroid cancer.
Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it.
Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache, confusion, problems with your eyesight, nausea or vomiting.
It may cause serious bleeding problem. Inform your doctor if you get headaches, stomach pain or if you notice blood in your urine or stools.
Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Quinoline Carboxamides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Tyrosine kinase inhibitors

Patient concerns

Anaplatic thyroid cancer. Treatment possibility.

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Radiation therapy and palliative chemotherapy.

Kindly explain thyroid cancer and

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Pls write again what you want

Hello sir, Plz help me to find out whether im really having thyroid cancer or not. I have taken two consultation from different doctors, one is saying she got hypothyroid or something, and she is taking medicines from that doctor, it's been 3months i guess now.( Homeopathy) another doctor saying negative, like she has no problem at all, We dont know what to, we should continue taking medicines or not Plz help me out asap. Thank you

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

there is no cancereven thyroid level is normal

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References

Lenvima (Lenvatinib Capsules); 2019. [Accessed 05 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Lenvatinib [Prescribing Information]. Woodcliff Lake, NJ: Eisai Inc.; 2019. [Accessed 05 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:

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