Lenvima 4mg Capsules
Lenvima 4mg Capsule is used for the treatment of thyroid cancer. Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. 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.
Prescription Required
Composition
: LENVATINIB
Manufacturer
: EISAI
Indication
: Cancer
Packaging
: 10CAP
Dosage Form
: Tablet
Medicinal Use of Lenvima 4mg Capsule
Lenvima 4mg Capsule is used for the treatment of thyroid cancer. Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day. 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.
Benefits of Lenvima 4mg Capsule
In Thyroid cancer, Thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. Your thyroid produces hormones that regulate your 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. Lenvima 10mg Capsule restricts the oxygen supply of the cancer cells and stops its 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. You should avoid drinking alcohol or smoking while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Causes and Risk Factors : The person is at greater risk if:
- Are between ages 25 and 65
- Are a woman
- Are Asian
- Have a family member who has had thyroid disease
- Have had radiation treatments to your head or neck
Side Effects Of Lenvima 4mg 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.
Side Effects Of Lenvima 4mg Capsule
- Cough
- Bleeding
- Itching
- Joint pain
- Muscle pain
- Peripheral edema
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Nosebleed
- Hair loss
- Skin peeling
- Weight Loss
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Vommiting
Warning use of Lenvima 4mg Capsule
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Lenvima 4mg Capsule is used for the treatment of thyroid cancer.
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Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
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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.
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Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it.
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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.
Q 1. What is Lenvima 4mg Capsule used to treat?
Lenvima 4mg Capsule is a prescription medicine that is used to treat people with certain kinds of cancer. LENVIMA is used by itself to treat differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC), a type of thyroid cancer that can no longer be treated with radioactive iodine and is progressing.
Q 2. How effective is Lenvima 4mg Capsule?
Lenvima 4mg Capsule has been shown to be at least as effective as the cancer medicine sorafenib at prolonging the time patients lived in one main study. The study involved 954 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma who had not previously been treated for their cancer and whose cancer could not be removed by surgery.
