HERTAB 250MG (30'S TAB)

Introduction:

Hertab 250mg Tablet contains the active ingredient Lapatinib. It is indicated to treat advanced breast cancer and it may be used alone or in combination with other medications. It is effective against cells sensitive to hormones and rapidly multiplying cancer cells that produce most of the protein called human epidermal growth receptor -2.

The common side effects that are likely to occur while you are on the treatment with Hertab 250mg Tablet are Nausea, Vomiting, Tiredness, Weakness, Itching, Dry Skin, Loss of Appetite, Indigestion, Constipation, Mouth Ulcers, Stomach Pain, difficulty in Sleeping, Joint or Back Pain, Cough, Breathing problems, Headache, etc. If you experience severe Allergic Reactions, Skin Rashes, Heart, Liver, and Lung Problems, report your physician immediately.

Inform your healthcare provider at the first sign of Diarrhea or Dehydration. Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking Hertab 250mg Tablet. If you have Diarrhea while taking this medication, drink plenty of fluids, eat low-fat, high-protein foods, and avoid milk and its products and herbal supplements.

Instructions:

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Treats advanced or HER2 Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer.Take this medicine at least 1 hour before or after taking the food. Swallow the tablet and do not crush, open, or dissolve them.

Safety Advices
Pregnancy

• It is not safe to consume Hertab 250mg Tablet while you are pregnant. Consult your doctor and use a reliable contraception method to avoid becoming pregnant during this treatment.

Breast Feeding

• Hertab 250mg Tablet is unsafe during breastfeeding as this medication tends to pass into the breast milk and affect the baby. Lungs Talk to your doctor if you have any lung conditions before starting treatment with Hertab 250mg Tablet.

Liver

• Hertab 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Consult your physician for advice.

Alcohol

• Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Hertab 250mg Tablet as it may cause dizziness.

Driving

• Hertab 250mg Tablet may affect your ability to drive or perform activities that require focus. Exercise caution while driving or using machines.

Word of Advice

Hertab 250mg Tablet can cause severe diarrhea, so it is advised to take plenty of water during the treatment. Eat a well-balanced diet. Avoid consuming grapefruit juice while on treatment with Hertab 250mg Tablet as it affects how the medicine works. This medication makes your skin sensitive to the sun and increases the risk of skin rashes. Avoid spending more time in the sunlight, and ensure that you always apply sunscreen with a good SPF before stepping out. Wash your skin with a soap-free cleanser.

Side Effects:

Serious

• Diarrhea
• Severe allergic reactions
• Skin rash
• Heart problems

Common

• Loss of appetite
• Nausea, vomiting
• Tiredness, weakness
• Indigestion
• Constipation
• Sore mouth or mouth ulcers
• Stomach pain
• Trouble sleeping
• Back pain
• Pain in the hands and feet
• Joint or back pain
• Cough, breathlessness
• Headache
• Nose bleed
• Hot flush
• Unusual hair loss
• Dry skin and itching