Lapatinib is a dual tyrosine kinase ( enzymes responsible for activating many proteins by signal transduction cascades) inhibitor that interrupts the HER2/neu and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) pathways. It is a medicine given in combination with other drugs to treat patients with advanced or metastatic breast cancer or solid tumours. Lapatinib is sold under the brand name Tykerb.
It comes in Lapatinib ditosylate tablets and has a standard strength of 250 mg for oral administration only. Before taking Lapatinib 250 mg, consult your doctor about the dosage and duration of the medication. The Clinical should acknowledge the patient's medical history for further complications. In case of overdose, there is no known antidote for it and doctors or health professionals will monitor the worsening symptoms and treat the patient accordingly.
There are numerous side effects of this medicine, and the common are diarrhoea, loss of appetite, mouth sores, rash, nausea, headache, dry skin, itching, vomiting, etc. The severe side effects are heart problems, liver problems, lungs related problems.
Lapatinib price in India is economical as compared to the price offered by innovators or manufacturers. One can buy such medicines from certified suppliers in India. Ikris Pharma Network has been one such trusted brand in this field for the last 25 years, delivering services and medicines in the quickest possible time.
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