It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lapacent 250. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lapacent 250 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Lapacent 250 is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE
Lapacent 250 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Lapacent 250 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lapacent 250 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Lapacent 250 in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
CAUTION
Lapacent 250 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lapacent 250 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of this medicine in patients with the severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Lapacent 250mg Tablet
Introduction
Lapacent 250 is used in the treatment of breast cancer. It shows its working by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells. It is either used alone or in combination with some other medicine to cure advanced stage of breast cancer.
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Uses of Lapacent 250
Breast cancer
Side effects of Lapacent 250
Common
Abdominal pain
Back pain
Breathing problems
Constipation
Cough
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Headache
Hot flashes
Increased bilirubin in the blood
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Joint pain
Liver damage
Loss of appetite
Mucosal inflammation
Nausea
Pain in extremity
Rash
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Vomiting
Weakness
Weight gain
How to use Lapacent 250
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lapacent 250 is to be taken empty stomach.
How Lapacent 250 works
Lapacent 250 is an anti-cancer medication. This works against the HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor protein) receptors and EGFRs (epidermal growth factor receptor) which is responsible for the over-proliferation of cells. This is how it in ... Show more
Quick Tips
It should be taken 1 hour before or after the meal, preferably at the same time every 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 su ... Show more
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.
Brief Description
Indication
Breast cancer
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take at least 1 hr before or 1 hr after a meal. Do not eat/drink grapefruit products.
Adult Dose
Oral
Breast Cancer
HER2-overexpressing metastatic breast cancer
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Side Effect
>10% (lapatinib+capecitabine)
Diarrhea (65%),Anemia (56%),Hand-foot synd (53%),Increased LFTs (37-49%),Nausea (44%),Rash (28%),Vomiting (26%),Pain (2 ... Show more
Interaction
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