tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88633377639998589172024-09-08T20:53:40.491-07:00lapatinibUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863337763999858917.post-74181988716532122852009-12-13T14:11:00.000-08:002009-12-16T16:01:40.700-08:00LapatinibLapatinib (INN) or lapatinib ditosylate (USAN) (Tykerb/Tyverb, GSK) is an orally active chemotherapeutic drug treatment for solid tumours such as breast cancer.[1] During development it was known as small molecule GW572016. Patients who meet specific indication criteria may be prescribed lapatinib as part of combination therapy for breast cancer.[2] Pharmacologically, lapatinib is a dual tyrosineUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863337763999858917.post-76228494904828254612009-12-13T14:03:00.000-08:002009-12-13T14:04:49.429-08:00Side Effects by Body SystemSide Effects by Body SystemGeneralAll clinical trial data were from trials of lapatinib in combination with capecitabine.To report suspected adverse reactions, contact GlaxoSmithKline at 1-888-825-5249 or the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.GastrointestinalGastrointestinal side effects including diarrhea (65%), nausea (44%), vomiting (26%), stomatitis (14%), and dyspepsia (11%) haveUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8863337763999858917.post-63038936027416123152009-12-13T13:58:00.000-08:002009-12-13T14:01:39.884-08:00Side Effects of Lapatinib - for the ConsumerLapatinib All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Lapatinib: Back pain; diarrhea; dry skin; indigestion; mouth sores; nausea; redness and tingling of the hands and feet; tiredness; trouble sleeping; vomiting. Seek medical attention right away if Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0