Lenvatinib
Information about Lenvatinib
Lenvatinib Uses
Lenvatinib is used in the treatment of thyroid cancer.
How Lenvatinib works
Lenvatinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. It works by blocking the oxygen and nutrient supply to cancer cells due to which they stop growing.
Common side effects of Lenvatinib
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Protein in urine, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Heart failure, Liver toxicity, Decreased calcium level in blood, Thyroid disorders, Renal failure
Available Medicine for Lenvatinib
LenvenibSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹1225 to ₹27992 variant(s)
LenvanibAMPS Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹1715 to ₹39952 variant(s)
GlenvasGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1700 to ₹39002 variant(s)
LentykineIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1500 to ₹37502 variant(s)
LenvimaEisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
₹10720 to ₹268002 variant(s)
AvnalitMba Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
₹4800 to ₹94502 variant(s)
LentibAureate Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹18501 variant(s)
LenshilShilpa Medicare Ltd
₹2430 to ₹54002 variant(s)
LentrisMylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹1750 to ₹40002 variant(s)
LenvatolCipla Ltd
₹1695 to ₹39962 variant(s)
Expert advice for Lenvatinib
- Lenvatinib 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.
- Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it.
- 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.
- It may cause serious bleeding problem. Inform your doctor if you get headaches, stomach pain or if you notice blood in your urine or stools.
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.