Prelapa 250mg Tablet

Prelapa 250mg Tablet contains the active ingredient lapatinib. It is indicated for the treatment of advanced breast cancer and may be used as monotherapy or in combination with other medications. It is effective against hormone-sensitive cells and rapidly multiplying cancer cells that overexpress human epidermal growth factor receptor-2. Common side effects occurring during treatment with Prelapa 250mg Tablet include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, weakness, pruritus, xerosis, anorexia, indigestion, constipation, oral ulceration, abdominal pain, insomnia, arthralgia or back pain, cough, dyspnoea, and headache. Severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, and cardiac, hepatic, or pulmonary complications warrant immediate medical attention. Notify your healthcare provider at the earliest signs of diarrhoea or dehydration. Blood pressure monitoring is recommended regularly throughout treatment with Prelapa 250mg Tablet. Should diarrhoea develop during therapy, maintain adequate fluid intake, consume low-fat high-protein foods, and avoid dairy products and herbal supplements.

Prelapa 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of the following: Treats advanced or HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer.

Prelapa 250mg Tablet acts against the enzyme called tyrosine kinase. It prevents the Human epidermal growth factor receptor protein (HER2) and Epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFRs) from signaling, which are produced by breast cancer cells. It kills cancer cells and slows down their growth.

Take Prelapa 250mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Take this medicine at least 1 hour before or after eating. Swallow the tablet and do not crush, open, or dissolve it.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medications cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious side effects of Prelapa 250mg Tablet: Diarrhea Severe allergic reactions Skin rash Heart problems Common side effects of Prelapa 250mg Tablet: 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

Stay hydrated, especially if you experience diarrhea. Eat a well-balanced, low-fat, high-protein diet. Avoid grapefruit juice, herbal supplements, and prolonged sun exposure. This medicine can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight, so always use sunscreen when going outside. Use a gentle, soap-free cleanser to wash your skin and keep it moisturised.