Lapatem

No, this is a targeted drug that belongs to a class of anti-cancer medicines. They are more specific than chemotherapy in their mechanisms of action. Lapatem 250mg Tablet belongs to the tyrosine kinase inhibitors group of medicines. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

Yes, Lapatem 250mg Tablet can be used with other anti-cancer drugs. Generally, it is used in combination with capecitabine to treat advanced breast cancer in patients who have already been treated with chemotherapy. Lapatem 250mg Tablet is also used with letrozole to treat breast cancer in post-menopausal women.

You should take Lapatem 250mg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Swallow Lapatem 250mg Tablet tablets whole with a glass of water, at the same time each day. You must take Lapatem 250mg Tablet 1 hour before or 1 hour after meals and at the same time concerning food each day (e.g., you could always take your tablet one hour before breakfast).

Lapatem 250mg Tablet may cause liver damage which can be severe or life-threatening. Liver damage can occur as soon as several days or as late as several months after the start of treatment with Lapatem 250mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you have or had liver disease. If you experience any of the symptoms such as itching, change in color of the skin or eyes (yellowing), discoloration of urine, pain in the upper right part of the stomach, unusual bleeding or bruising, or pale or dark stools, call your doctor immediately.

If you suffer from diarrhea while taking Lapatem 250mg Tablet, you should drink plenty of fluids (8 to 10 glasses a day) such as water, sports drinks, or other clear liquids. You should eat low-fat, high protein foods instead of fatty or spicy foods. Eating cooked vegetables instead of raw vegetables and removing the skin from fruits before eating can also be helpful. Try to avoid milk and milk products (including ice cream) and herbal supplements (some may cause diarrhoea). Inform the doctor, if the condition persists, who may interrupt the treatment depending on the severity of diarrhea.

Your doctor will check your skin before and during the treatment. If you have sensitive skin, use a soap-free cleanser and beauty products that are fragrance-free and hypoallergenic. It is also advised that you use sunscreen with an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 30 or higher. Inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash.

You may need extra tests to check that your heart and liver are working properly. Lapatem 250mg Tablet may change the way your heart beats and pumps blood through your body. Your doctor will monitor you carefully to see whether Lapatem 250mg Tablet has affected your heart. Along with that, your doctor will get your liver function investigated. Based on the results of these tests, the doctor will decide whether dose adjustment or discontinuation of treatment is required.

Use an effective method of contraception to avoid pregnancy while you are taking Lapatem 250mg Tablet and continue for at least 1 week after the last dose. Inform your doctor if you become pregnant, who will decide whether to stop or continue treatment.