
Hertab 250mg Tablet
Salt Composition: Lapatinib
Expiry Date: 01/2028
Inclusive of all taxes
30 Tablets in Bottle
About The Product
Breast Cancer
Description
Hertab 250mg Tablet is a prescription based anticancer medicine with Lapatinib as an active ingredient. It is used in the treatment of advanced or HER2 Positive metastatic breast cancer.
It works against specific proteins to inhibit the growth and spread of cancer cells. This tablet can be either used alone or in combination with some other medicine to cure advanced-stage breast cancer.
Uses
- Breast cancer
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms that can occur from any medical treatment. Like other medications, the Hertab 250mg Tablet can also have adverse effects on the body, most of which resolve without the need for medical attention.
Some common side effects include:
- Abdominal pain
- Back pain
- Breathing problems
- Constipation
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Hot flashes
- Increased bilirubin in the blood
- Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
- Joint pain
- Liver damage
- Loss of appetite
- Mucosal inflammation
- Nausea
- Pain in extremities
- Rash
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Weight gain
Seek medical attention in case of any unusual or severe side effects immediately.
How To Use
- The dosage and duration of the Hertab 250mg Tablet are decided by the doctor based on the severity of the cancer and other health factors.
- Take this tablet on an empty stomach for better results. Before starting this medicine, please inform your doctor about your medical history.
- If you experience any signs and symptoms while eating this medication that are not manageable, do not ignore those symptoms because they may lead to a higher risk.
How It Works
Hertab 250mg Tablet is a prescription based anticancer medicine with Lapatinib as an active ingredient. It is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that works by inhibiting the action of HER2 and EGFRs receptors that promote the uncontrolled growth of cancer cells.
As a result, it stops the growth of cancerous cells and slows down the progression of cancer.
Safety Advice
FAQs
Hertab 250mg Tablet is used to treat advanced or HER2 Positive metastatic breast cancer as prescribed by the doctor.
References
- Baselga, J., Bradbury, I., Eidtmann, H., Di Cosimo, S., De Azambuja, E., Aura, C., ... & Piccart-Gebhart, M. (2012). Lapatinib with trastuzumab for HER2-positive early breast cancer (NeoALTTO): a randomised, open-label, multicentre, phase 3 trial. The Lancet, 379(9816), 633-640. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22257673/
- Gril, B., Palmieri, D., Bronder, J. L., Herring, J. M., Vega-Valle, E., Feigenbaum, L., ... & Steeg, P. S. (2008). Effect of lapatinib on the outgrowth of metastatic breast cancer cells to the brain. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 100(15), 1092-1103. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18664652/
- D’Amato, V., Raimondo, L., Formisano, L., Giuliano, M., De Placido, S., Rosa, R., & Bianco, R. (2015). Mechanisms of lapatinib resistance in HER2-driven breast cancer. Cancer treatment reviews, 41(10), 877-883. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26276735/
- Opdam, F. L., Guchelaar, H. J., Beijnen, J. H., & Schellens, J. H. (2012). Lapatinib for advanced or metastatic breast cancer. The oncologist, 17(4), 536-542. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22477724/
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