Lenva 4mg Capsule

Short Description

Lenva 4mg Capsule is an oral receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor used in the treatment of thyroid cancer.

Dosage Form

Capsule

Introduction

Lenva 4mg 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 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.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Lenva 4mg Capsule may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Severe headache, confusion, problems with your eyesight, and difficult talking. Severe abdominal pain or black, tarry, or bloody stools as it might be symptoms of bleeding disorder.

Breastfeeding Warning

Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Lenva 4mg Capsule is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. It works by blocking the oxygen and nutrient supply to cancer cells due to which they stop growing.

Take it with or without food preferably at the same time each day. 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. Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you experience severe diarrhea.