Tykerb 250 mg (Lapatinib)

What is Tykerb 250 mg?

Tykerb 250 mg Tablet is an anticancer agent that is used in the treatment of breast cancer. It should be used under the supervision of a qualified physician. It is used in a combination with other anti-cancer medications.

Tykerb 250 mg Uses?

Lapatinib is used together with another medication to treat a certain type of breast cancer that has not responded to the standard treatment. Lapatinib may also be used together with another medication to treat HER2-positive breast cancer in women after menopause. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.

How Does Tykerb 250 mg work?

Tykerb 250 mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

How to take Tykerb 250 mg?

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. Tykerb 250 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Tykerb 250 mg Contraindications:

• Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to lapatinib or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.

Tykerb 250 mg Dosage:

• Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

• Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

What are the Side effects Of Tykerb 250 mg?

• Nausea
• Headache
• Back pain
• Breathing difficulty
• Rash
• Joint pain
• Pain in extremity
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Dyspepsia
• Hot flushes
• Diarrhea
• Cough
• Nosebleeds
• Constipation
• Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)