Product Description

Lapatem 250mg Tablet consists of the active ingredient Lapatinib. It is indicated in combination with other medicines to treat advanced breast cancer in whom hormonal therapy is required. It is active against the rapidly spreading cancer cells that produce large quantities of a protein called human epidermal growth receptor – 2 and cells that are sensitive to hormones. Side effects of Lapatem 250mg Tablet include tiredness, stomach pain, diarrhea, heart problems, etc. Report to your physician right away at the first sign of diarrhea to prevent dehydration and other complications. If you experience diarrhea while taking this medicine, drink plenty of fluids, eat low-fat, high protein foods, avoid milk and milk products and herbal supplements. 

Before taking Lapatem 250mg Tablet, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney problems. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are taking. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

How to use

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

Uses

Treatment of Breast cancer

Side Effects

Serious:

• Severe allergic reactions
• Persistent diarrhea
• Skin rash
• Heart problems

Common:

• Loss of appetite
• Nausea, vomiting
• Tiredness, weakness
• Indigestion
• Constipation
• Sore mouth or mouth ulcers
• Stomach pain
• Trouble sleeping
• Back pain
• Pain in the hands and feet
• Joint or back pain
• Cough, breathlessness

Storage

Store below 30℃