Lenvanix 4 mg 30 Capsule | Lenvatinib

Lenvanix 4 mg (30 Capsule) is a targeted therapy used to treat certain type of metastatic thyroid cancer, advanced renal cell carcinoma with everolimus. It is also used to treat unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma.Lenvanix is in a class of tyrosine kinase inhibitor works by blocking abnormal growth of cancer cells or slow them.

It is indicated to treat

• Locally recurrent or metastatic, progressive, radioactive iodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) in adult patients.
• In combination with Everolimus to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) following one prior anti-angiogenic therapy.
• First-line treatment of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
• Also to treat Endometrial Carcinoma in combination with pembrolizumab.

Dosage and Administration

Patients should continue regular schedule until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity.

• For differentiated thyroid cancer, recommended dose is 24 mg lenvanix daily ( 6 capsules of 4 mg) once by mouth.
• 18 mg of Lenvanix with 5 mg of everolimus daily once by mouth to treat advance renal cell carcinoma.
• 12 mg of Lenvanix if patient’s weight is more than 60 kg and 8 mg of Lenvanix if patient’s weight is less than 60 kg daily once by mouth to treat hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
• The recommended dose is for Endometrial Carcinoma is 20 mg of Lenvanix in combination with 200 mg of pembrolizumab as an intravenous infusion for every 3 weeks.

Pregnancy and lactation

Findings from animal studies indicates that taking lenvanix during pregnancy may harm fetus in the worm. The suggestion is not taking this drug while being pregnant or using proper contraception during this treatment. There are not available data on human that it is harmful or not. But from animal studies, researchers have make an assumption that it may harm.

Breast feeding during treatment with Lenvanix is not recommended, because breast milk may contain chemical substance of Lenvanix and harm children.

Side Effects

The most common adverse effects of using Lenvanix are hypertension, cardiac dysfunction, arterial thromboembolic events, hepatotoxicity, renal failure and impairment, proteinuria, diarrhea, fistula formation and gastrointestinal perforation, QT Interval Prolongation, hypocalcemia, reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome, and hemorrhagic events.

Storage

Store below 30°C in a dry place away from direct sunlight and children.

FAQs about Lenvanix 4 mg / 10 mg (30 Capsule)

What is the price of Lenvanix 4 mg for 30 Capsule?

The price of Lenvanix 4 mg 30 capsule is $170 and for Lenvanix 10 mg 30 capsule $360.

What should I do if I miss a dose of Lenvanix?

If you miss a dose or take an overdose do not take double dose in case of missing dose and do not miss the next dose because you have taken overdose. Or immediately consult with your doctor.

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