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Lapibuzz Tablet 30.0 tablets in 1 bottle

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Lapibuzz Tablet is a product of Jasgur Life Sciences

Composition: Lapatinib (250mg)

Pack of 30 tablet

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All Details About Lapibuzz Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Lapibuzz Tablet

Description:

Lapibuzz Tablet is used in the treatment of breast cancer. It works 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 breast cancer.

Lapibuzz Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach or an hour before or 2 hours after a meal. The dose and duration vary according to the severity of your condition and your response to treatment. Take it exactly as prescribed to avoid serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, back pain, and breathing difficulty. It may cause severe diarrhea, drink plenty of fluids or consult with your doctor if it bothers you. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure while taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you notice a severe headache, confusion, problems with your eyesight, nausea, or vomiting. Your doctor may check your liver function before, during, and after treatment with this medicine.

Earlier taking Lapibuzz 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.

Uses:

Directions For 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. Lapibuzz Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Lapibuzz

  • Abdominal pain
  • Posterior pain
  • Breathing problems
  • Constipation
  • Cough
  • Diarrhea
  • Chubbyigue
  • Headache
  • Hot flashes
  • Increased bilirubin in the blood
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Joint pain
  • Liver damage
  • Loss of appetite
  • Mucosal inflammation
  • Nausea
  • Pain in extremities
  • Rash
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness
  • Weight gain

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lapibuzz Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lapibuzz Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Lapibuzz Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lapibuzz Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lapibuzz Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Limited information is available on the use of Lapibuzz Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Lapibuzz Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Limited information is available on the use of this medicine in patients with the severe liver disease.

FAQs:

Is Lapibuzz Tablet a chemotherapy medicine?

No, this is a targeted drug that belongs to a class of anti-cancer medicines. They are more specific than chemotherapy in their mechanisms of action. Lapibuzz Tablet belongs to the tyrosine kinase inhibitors group of medicines. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

Can Lapibuzz Tablet be given in combination with other anti-cancer drug?

Affirmative, Lapibuzz Tablet can be used with other anti-cancer drugs. Generally, it is used in combination with capecitabine to treat advanced breast cancer in patients who have already been treated with chemotherapy. Lapibuzz Tablet is also used with letrozole to treat breast cancer in post-menopausal women.

How should I take Lapibuzz Tablet?

You should take Lapibuzz Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Swallow Lapibuzz Tablet tablets whole with a glass of water, at the same time each day. You must take Lapibuzz Tablet 1 hour before or 1 hour after meals and at the same time concerning food each day (e.g., you could always take your tablet one hour before breakfast).

Does Lapibuzz Tablet have any effect on liver?

Lapibuzz Tablet may cause liver damage which can be severe or life-threatening. Liver damage can occur as soon as several days or as late as several months after the start of treatment with Lapibuzz Tablet. Inform your doctor if you have or had liver disease. If you experience any of the symptoms such as itching, change in color of the skin or eyes (yellowing), discoloration of urine, pain in the upper right part of the stomach, unusual bleeding or bruising, or pale or dark stools, call your doctor immediately.

How should I manage diarrhea while taking Lapibuzz Tablet?

If you suffer from diarrhea while taking Lapibuzz Tablet, you should drink plenty of fluids (8 to 10 glasses a day) such as water, sports drinks, or other clear liquids. You should eat low-fat, high protein foods instead of fatty or spicy foods. Eating cooked vegetables instead of raw vegetables and removing the skin from fruits before eating can also be helpful. Try to avoid milk and milk products (including ice cream) and herbal supplements (some may cause diarrhoea). Inform the doctor, if the condition persists, who may interrupt the treatment depending on the severity of diarrhea.

How can I take care of my skin while on Lapibuzz Tablet?

Your doctor will check your skin before and during the treatment. If you have sensitive skin, use a soap-free cleanser and beauty products that are fragrance-free and hypoallergenic. It is also advised that you use sunscreen with an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 30 or higher. Inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash.

What tests will the doctor advise before starting Lapibuzz Tablet?

You may need extra tests to check that your heart and liver are working properly. Lapibuzz Tablet may change the way your heart beats and pumps blood through your body. Your doctor will monitor you carefully to see whether Lapibuzz Tablet has affected your heart. Along with that, your doctor will get your liver function investigated. Meand on the results of these tests, the doctor will decide whether dose adjustment or discontinuation of treatment is required.

How long after Lapibuzz Tablet can I plan pregnancy?

Employ an effective method of contraception to avoid pregnancy while you are taking Lapibuzz Tablet and continue for at least 1 week after the last dose. Inform your doctor if you become pregnant, who will decide whether to stop or continue treatment.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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