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Lupinib 100 mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Overview
Uses of Lupinib Tablet
Lupinib Tablet side effects
Common
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Nausea
- Edema (swelling)
- Abdominal pain
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Muscle cramp
How to use Lupinib 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. Lupinib 100 mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Lupinib Tablet works
Lupinib 100 mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. A protein enzyme, bcr-abl tyrosine kinase, responsible for the growth of abnormal proliferation of cancer cells. This medicine inhibits the proliferation and induces apoptosis (planned cell death) in bcr-abl positive cells (cancer cells). This is how it works to stop or slow the spread of cancer.
Lupinib Tablet related warnings
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Lupinib 100 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
CAUTION
Lupinib 100 mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation.
Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Lactating women should not breastfeed while using this drug and one month after stopping it.
Lactating women should not breastfeed while using this drug and one month after stopping it.
Driving
Lupinib 100 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lupinib 100 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lupinib 100 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
Lupinib 100 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lupinib 100 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Lupinib Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Lupinib 100 mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Expert Advice
- Lupinib 100 mg Tablet helps in the treatment of blood cancer and stomach tumour.
- Always take it with food and a full glass of water to prevent nausea.
- It may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Water retention and swelling are very common side effects of Lupinib 100 mg Tablet. Notify your doctor if you have unexpected rapid weight gain.
- Do not change the dose or discontinue use without consulting your doctor.
- Notify your doctor about all the medications you are taking, including over the counter medicines and dietary supplements.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your liver function and the number of blood cells in your blood.
Interaction with Drugs
Taking Lupinib with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Shinosun
SERIOUS
Brand(s): Rosidoc
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Brand(s): Stoin
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Brand(s): Etovas, Alvastatin, Atalo
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Brand(s): Fungis
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Brand(s): Indizole, Itracip, Itraspan
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Brand(s): Zuroxy, Roxilim, Rox Thro
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Patient Concerns
Questions Related to Lupinib
Do you have any questions related to Lupinib 100 mg Tablet?
FAQs
Q. Can Lupinib be taken with food?
Yes, the best way to take it is with a glass of water and food. This prevents irritation in the food pipe and stomach. If you cannot swallow it, put the tablets in a glass of water or apple juice (approximately 50 ml for a 100 mg tablet and 200 ml for a 400 mg tablet). Stir it with a spoon to make it uniform and drink it immediately.
Q. Is it safe to drive while taking Lupinib?
Lupinib may cause dizziness, lightheadedness or drowsiness in some people. Make sure you know how you react to it before you drive a car or operate machinery.
Q. What precautions need to be followed while taking Lupinib?
While taking Lupinib, make sure you follow all the instructions given by your doctor, carefully and keep all appointments. You will need regular follow-up to ensure that the treatment is working. Regular blood tests, weight checks, and urine tests may be required to find out any side effects before it becomes serious. Make sure you use a method of contraception to prevent pregnancy during treatment with Lupinib. Tell your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while you are taking this medicine. If you are about to start taking any new medicine, remind your doctor that you are taking Lupinib.
Q. Ever since I started using Lupinib, I have noticed that I develop rashes and severe itching when I have sun exposure. Is it because of the medicine or the disease?
This medicine may make your skin much more sensitive to sunlight than it normally is. Exposure to sunlight may cause skin rash, itching, redness or severe sunburn. When you are outdoors, wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. If you feel a burning sensation on your skin, tell your doctor.
Q. The doctor has advised me not to take any medicine on my own while taking Lupinib. Should I consult my doctor even if I need to take paracetamol for my fever?
Yes, there are a number of medicines which interfere with Lupinib, including paracetamol. Therefore you should not self medicate while taking Lupinib. Other medicines which interfere with Lupinib include cyclosporin, dexamethasone (a steroid), warfarin, antiviral medicines which treat AIDS and some medicines which treat bacterial infections, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart problems, and mental disorders and depression. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine, and inform him that you are on Lupinib therapy.
Q. What precautions need to be followed while taking Lupinib?
While taking Lupinib, make sure you follow all the instructions given by your doctor, carefully and keep all appointments. You will need regular follow-up to ensure that the treatment is working. Regular blood tests, weight checks, and urine tests may be required to find out any side effects before it becomes serious. Make sure you use a method of contraception to prevent pregnancy during treatment with Lupinib. Tell your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while you are taking this medicine. If you are about to start taking any new medicine, remind your doctor that you are taking Lupinib.
Q. Can I expect that if I take Lupinib regularly and as advised by the doctor for CML, I will be cured?
Lupinib has proved effective in many cases of CML. It is also noticed that the chances of survival increase after taking this medicine. The doctor who is treating CML can tell you better. The doctor will analyze your current state, blood test results, response to treatment, any other medical illness which you may be having, etc. and tell you.
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Lupin Ltd, 3rd floor Kalpataru Inspire, Off. W E Highway, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 055. India
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