Caprelsa Tablet
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Product introduction
Caprelsa Tablet is an oral receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor used in the treatment of thyroid cancer.
Used in treating skin and infections in vital organs such as heart and lungs
Used in treating skin and infections in vital organs such as heart and lungs
Uses of Caprelsa Tablet
Benefits of Caprelsa Tablet
In Treatment of Thyroid cancer
Thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. It produces hormones that regulate heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight. Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of the thyroid and might not cause any symptoms at first. Caprelsa Tablet restricts the oxygen supply to the cancer cells and stops their growth as well as further spread. It is a potent and very toxic medicine, and discuss its risks and benefits with your doctor. Avoid drinking alcohol or smoking while being treated with with this drug, and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Side effects of Caprelsa Tablet
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 youβre worried about them
Common side effects of Caprelsa
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
- Skin and cutaneous disorders
- High blood pressure
- Prolonged QT interval
- Decreased calcium level in blood
- Decreased appetite
- Protein in urine
- Decreased level of thyroid hormones
- Muscle spasm
How to use Caprelsa Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Caprelsa Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Caprelsa Tablet works
Caprelsa Tablet works by preventing the action of an abnormal protein that triggers the multiplication of cancer cells thereby slowing or stopping the spread of cancer cells.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Caprelsa Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Caprelsa Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Caprelsa Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Caprelsa Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Caprelsa Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Caprelsa Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Caprelsa Tablet can cause a change in the electrical activity of your heart called QT prolongation, which can cause irregular heartbeats and that may lead to death. You should not take Caprelsa Tablet if you have had a condition called long QT syndrome since birth.
- Your doctor may perform tests to check the levels of your blood potassium, calcium, magnesium, and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) as well as the electrical activity of your heart with a test called an electrocardiogram (ECG).
- Limit exposure to the sun. Caprelsa Tablet can make your skin sensitive to the sun.
- Caprelsa Tablet may cause a breathing problem called interstitial lung disease that can lead to death. Tell your doctor right away if you experience sudden or worsening shortness of breath or cough.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Quinazolinamines
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Protein synthesis inhibitors
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