Lenvatinib (10mg) LENVAKAST 3*10 Tablets

Introduction ( Lenvatinib 10mg)

Lenvatinib is a kinase inhibitor ( It is a type of enzyme inhibitor that blocks the action of one or more proteins). It is used to treat thyroid cancer, kidney cancer, endometrial cancer ( a type of uterine cancer), and liver cancer. This medicine is used in combination with other medications. Its brand name is Lenvima. It works to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells. It helps in preventing the multiplication of cancer cells. It belongs to a class of drugs called tyrosine kinase inhibitors.

Tyrosine kinase inhibitors

It is a drug that inhibits tyrosine kinases. These are enzymes responsible for the activation of many proteins. It is a substance that blocks the action of enzymes. Tyrosine kinases are a part of many cell functions including signal, growth, and division. These enzymes may be too active or found at high levels in some types of cancer cells and blocking them may help cancer cells from growing. Some tyrosine kinase inhibitors are used to treat cancer in some types of therapy.

Thyroid cancer

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck. It’s a gland that controls your metabolism.  It’s a gland that controls your metabolism. It releases hormones that direct many functions in your body. It produces hormones that regulate heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight.  Thyroid cancer is the growth of cells that starts in the thyroid. Thyroid cancer might not cause any symptoms at first. But when it grows, it can cause signs and symptoms such as swelling in your neck, voice changes, and difficulty swallowing. Most thyroid grows slowly. Some types can be aggressive. Most cancers can be cured with treatment.

Kidney cancer

Kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist. One kidney is just to the left and the other kidney is to the right of the backbone. The upper and lower portion of each kidney is sometimes called the superior pole and inferior pole. Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) also known as renal cell cancer or renal cell adenocarcinoma is the most common type of kidney cancer. About 9 out of 10 kidney cancers are renal cell carcinomas. 

Liver cancer

The liver is the largest internal organ. It lies under your right ribs just beneath your right lung. It has two lobes. The liver filters blood so that nutrients and drugs are absorbed from the digestive tract and used in a chemical form. It removes toxins and other chemical waste products from the blood and ready for excretion. Liver cancer is a life-threatening illness and one of fastest-growing cancer. There are two kinds of cancer primary and secondary. Primary cancer starts in the liver. Secondary cancer spreads to your liver from another part of the body. 

Lenvatinib10 mg Tablets should be taken without a meal at a fixed time every day. Before taking medicine consult your doctor. Dose and duration will be decided by the necessity and need of the patient. It depends on the treatment and may change from time to time. You should take medicine as per your doctor’s advice. This medicine is strictly not recommended for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. It takes some weeks and months to get a better result. Do not stop taking medicine before your doctor’s advice.

The most common side effects of this medicine include bladder pain, bloating, blood in urine, headache, diarrhea, and high blood pressure. If these side effects remain for a long time and become serious. Please consult with your doctor to get relief from the side effects and improve your health.

Benefits of Lenvatinib 10 mg

• Treatment of Thyroid gland

Lenvatinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets multiple molecular factors involved in angiogenesis and tumor progression. Treatment with small molecules inhibiting molecular signals can be considered for patients with the progression of the disease. Lapatinib is used as a therapy for different tumors including both convert and anaplastic thyroid cancer ( a highly aggressive malignant tumor.

• Treatment  of kidney cancer

Lenvatinib 10 mg in combination with other medicines to treat kidney cancer. It is a small molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor that prevents the kinase activities of VEGF receptors. It also inhibits other tyrosine kinases that have been involved in pathogenic angiogenesis, tumor growth, and cancer cells to their normal function.

• Treatment of liver cancer

Liver cancer is caused due to changes in the cells of the liver. It is difficult to treat. It may have grown so much that cancer can no longer to treated through surgery. The goal of treatment with lenvatinib is to block various proteins,  which stops tumor growth. It aims to stop tumor growth directly in the cells of the liver.

Side effects of Lenvatinib 10 mg

Some of the major and minor side effects of this medicine are. But not all side effects need a doctor’s attention. If you observe any side effects become serious. You may consult your doctor.

• Fatigue
• Tiredness
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Constipation
• Heartburn
• Decreased appetite
• Weight loss
• Change in ability to taste
• Cough
• Mouth sores
• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Joint and muscle pain
• Hair loss
• Difficult to sleep
• Burning during urination
• Rash

How to take Lenvatinib 10 mg?

Levnatinib comes in form of a capsule to take orally. Always take this medicine as per your doctor’s consultation. Take it with or without food. Dose and duration will decide your doctor. You are not allowed to crush, chew and break the medicine. Swallow it as a whole. If you are unable to swallow put it into a glass of water or one tablespoon of water or apple juice. Leave the capsule in liquid for at least 10 minutes and then stir the content for at least 3 minutes. Drink plenty of water. Do not miss the dose. If you miss a dose skip the missed dose and follow your schedule regularly on the next day. Do not double the dose. Take medicine every day on time as prescribed by your doctor. Much other medicine can affect this medicine so let your doctor know all medication you are using during the treatment.

How does Lenvatinib 10 mg work?

Lenvatinib is in a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It works to block the action of an abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. It reduces the growth of cancer cells and helps to stop the spread of cancer cells.