Lenvat 10 Capsule
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Product introduction
Lenvat 10 Capsule is used to treat certain types of thyroid cancer. It works by blocking specific proteins that promote cancer cell growth and spread. This helps slow the progression of the disease and may reduce tumor size in affected individuals.
Lenvat 10 Capsule can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will determine the right dose and how often you should take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for. The dosage may change over time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects.
Common side effects of this medicine include tiredness, joint pain, muscle pain, nausea, fatigue, diarrhea, and vomiting. It might also cause severe headaches and loss of appetite. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor. They may be able to suggest ways to manage the side effects.
Before taking Lenvat 10 Capsule, 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 about all the medicines you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before starting this medicine, as it may cause harm to the developing baby.
Uses of Lenvat Capsule
Benefits of Lenvat Capsule
In Treatment of Thyroid cancer
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. The thyroid produces hormones that regulate the heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight. Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of the thyroid, and it might not cause any symptoms at first. Lenvat 10 Capsule restricts the oxygen supply of the cancer cells and stops their growth as well as further spread. It is a potent and very toxic medicine, and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Side effects of Lenvat Capsule
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 Lenvat
- High blood pressure
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain
- Decreased appetite
- Weight loss
- Nausea
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Protein in urine
- Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome
- Abdominal pain
- Voice change
How to use Lenvat Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Lenvat 10 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Lenvat Capsule works
Lenvat 10 Capsule is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. It works by blocking the oxygen and nutrient supply to cancer cells, due to which they stop growing. And Lenvat 10 Capsule helps in treating thyroid cancer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lenvat 10 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lenvat 10 Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lenvat 10 Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Lenvat 10 Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lenvat 10 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lenvat 10 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Lenvat 10 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lenvat 10 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Lenvat Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Lenvat 10 Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
- Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it.
- Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure, such as severe headache, confusion, problems with your eyesight, nausea, or vomiting.
- It may cause serious bleeding problems. Inform your doctor if you get headaches or stomach pain or if you notice blood in your urine or stools.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Quinoline Carboxamides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKIs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Lenvat with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Amiodarone with Lenvatinib.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Pimozide with Lenvatinib.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Haloperidol with Lenvatinib.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Sotalol with Lenvatinib.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Thioridazine with Lenvatinib.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
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Marketer details
Name: Natco Pharma Ltd
Address: Natco House, Road No.2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-500 034, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: April, 2026
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: April, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Lenvat 10 Capsule. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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