Uses of Lapakast 250mg Tablet
Lapakast 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of the following:
- Treats advanced or HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer.
How Lapakast 250mg work
Lapakast, a brand name for the drug lapatinib, works by slowing down or stopping the growth of cancer cells. It is used in the treatment of breast cancer and is often taken as a tablet. Lapatinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, meaning it blocks the activity of certain proteins (tyrosine kinases) that help cancer cells grow and spread.
Side Effects of Lapakast 250mg Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medications cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious side effects of Lapakast 250mg Tablet:
- Diarrhea
- Severe allergic reactions
- Skin rash
- Heart problems
Common side effects of Lapakast 250mg Tablet:
- 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
- Headache
- Nose bleed
- Hot flush
- Unusual hair loss
- Dry skin and itching
Disclaimer
The content on this website is only for informational purposes. Please take advice from your doctor or healthcare professionals. Do not self-medicate. Consult with your doctor before taking this medicine.
Packaging Size : 30 TABS
Brand : Aprazer healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Composition : lapatinib 250 mg
Prescription/Non prescription : Prescription
Form : Tablet
Treatment : Cancer