Lanvis 40mg Tablet

Thioguanine (40mg)

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Lanvis 40mg Tablet is a purine analog used in the treatment of blood cancer. It works by preventing and stopping the growth of cancer cells in the body.

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Thioguanine (40mg)

Marketer

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare

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Product introduction

Lanvis 40mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very 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 bone marrow failures, stomatitis (inflammation of the mouth), enlarged liver, increased bilirubin in the blood, increased liver enzymes, and increased uric acid level in urine. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels. In some cases, it makes you sensitive towards sunlight, take caution while stepping out.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Lanvis Tablet

Blood cancer

Benefits of Lanvis Tablet

Blood cancer
Blood cancer, also called leukemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, that decreases the body's ability to fight infection. Lanvis 40mg Tablet kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is an effective medicine but you should discuss the side effects and benefits of this medicine with your doctor. Let your doctor know if any of the side effects bothers you.

Side effects of Lanvis Tablet

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

Common side effects of Lanvis

Bone marrow failure
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Hepatomegaly (enlarged liver)
Increased bilirubin in the blood
Increased liver enzymes
Increased uric acid level in urine

How to use Lanvis Tablet

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. Lanvis 40mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

How Lanvis Tablet works

Lanvis 40mg Tablet interferes with the growth of DNA and RNA of the cancer cells by substituting their building blocks. It prevents the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.

Quick tips

Lanvis 40mg Tablet is used for the treatment of cancer of the blood.
Swallow it whole with a glass of water.
Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
It may make you more sensitive to sunlight. Avoid too much sun exposure, wear protective clothing, and use a sunscreen
Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine.
Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests done to monitor your blood cells, kidney and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Lanvis 40mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lanvis 40mg 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lanvis 40mg Tablet may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
After high-dose chemotherapy with Lanvis 40mg Tablet, it might be possible to breastfeed safely (approximately after 4 days).

Driving

SAFE

Lanvis 40mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Lanvis 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Lanvis 40mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
This medicine is not recommended for long term use as it make cause liver toxicity.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Lanvis with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Moderate

Busulfan (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, close monitoring is required.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Purinethiones

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Antimetabolites

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

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Marketer details

Name: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
Address: 24-25 Floor, One Horizon Center Golf Course Road, DLF Phase 5 Gurgaon 122002, India

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Country of origin: India

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Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Lanvis Tablet

Benefits of Lanvis Tablet

Side effects of Lanvis Tablet

How to use Lanvis Tablet

How Lanvis Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Busulfan (Oral Route)

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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