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Tykerb 250mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Introduction
Tykerb 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of breast cancer. It shows its working by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells. It is either used alone or in combination with some other medicine to cure advanced stage of breast cancer.
Tykerb 250mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach or should be taken one hour before or 2 hour after meal. You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises it. The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, back pain, and breathing difficulty. It may cause severe diarrhea, drink plenty of fluids or consult with your doctor if it bothers you. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure while taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you notice severe headache, confusion, problems with your eyesight, nausea or vomiting. It might cause serious skin reaction, inform your doctor if you notice rash, red skin, blistering of the lips, eyes or mouth, skin peeling. You may be also checked for liver functioning before and after the treatment.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney problems. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Tykerb 250mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach or should be taken one hour before or 2 hour after meal. You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises it. The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, back pain, and breathing difficulty. It may cause severe diarrhea, drink plenty of fluids or consult with your doctor if it bothers you. You may be asked for regular monitoring of blood pressure while taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you notice severe headache, confusion, problems with your eyesight, nausea or vomiting. It might cause serious skin reaction, inform your doctor if you notice rash, red skin, blistering of the lips, eyes or mouth, skin peeling. You may be also checked for liver functioning before and after the treatment.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney problems. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Uses of Tykerb Tablet
Side effects of Tykerb Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Tykerb
- Abdominal pain
- Back pain
- Breathing problems
- Constipation
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Hot flashes
- Increased bilirubin in the blood
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Joint pain
- Liver damage
- Loss of appetite
- Mucosal inflammation
- Nausea
- Pain in extremity
- Rash
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Vomiting
- Weakness
- Weight gain
How to use Tykerb 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. Tykerb 250mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Tykerb Tablet works
Tykerb 250mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. This works against the HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor protein) receptors and EGFRs (epidermal growth factor receptor) which is responsible for the over-proliferation of cells. This is how it inhibits the growth of cancerous cells causing downstream signaling pathways.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tykerb 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tykerb 250mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding
UNSAFE
Tykerb 250mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tykerb 250mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tykerb 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tykerb 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Tykerb 250mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Tykerb 250mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Tykerb 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tykerb 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of this medicine in patients with the severe liver disease.
Limited information is available on the use of this medicine in patients with the severe liver disease.
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Quick Tips
- It should be taken 1 hour before or after the meal, preferably at the same time every 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Quinazolinamines Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Patient Concerns
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User Feedback
Patients taking Tykerb 250mg Tablet
Once A Day
73%
Twice A Day
23%
Thrice A week
4%
What are you using Tykerb Tablet for?
Breast cancer
94%
Others
6%
How much was the improvement?
Average
33%
Poor
33%
Excellent
33%
What were the side-effects while using Tykerb 250mg Tablet?
Headache
22%
Back pain
22%
Nausea
22%
No Side Effec*
22%
Rash
11%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Tykerb Tablet?
Empty stomach
100%
Please rate Tykerb 250mg Tablet on price
Expensive
100%
FAQs
Q. Is Tykerb 250mg Tablet a chemotherapy medicine?
No, this is a targeted drug which belongs to a class of anti-cancer medicines. They are more specific than chemotherapy in their mechanisms of action. Tykerb 250mg Tablet belongs to tyrosine kinase inhibitors group of medicines. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.
Q. Can Tykerb 250mg Tablet be given in combination with other anti-cancer drug?
Yes, Tykerb 250mg Tablet can be used with other anti-cancer drugs. Generally, it is used in combination with capecitabine to treat advanced breast cancer in patients who have already been treated with chemotherapy. Tykerb 250mg Tablet is also used with letrozole to treat breast cancer in post-menopausal women.
Q. How should I take Tykerb 250mg Tablet?
You should take Tykerb 250mg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Swallow Tykerb 250mg Tablet tablets whole with a glass of water, at the same time each day. It is important that you take Tykerb 250mg Tablet 1 hour before or 1 hour after meals and at the same time in relation to food each day (e.g., you could always take your tablet one hour before breakfast).
Q. Does Tykerb 250mg Tablet have any effect on liver?
Tykerb 250mg Tablet may cause liver damage which can be severe or life threatening. Liver damage can occur as soon as several days or as late as several months after the start of treatment with Tykerb 250mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you have or had liver disease. If you experience any of the symptoms such as itching, change in color of the skin or eyes (yellowing), discoloration of urine, pain in the upper right part of the stomach, unusual bleeding or bruising, or pale or dark stools, call your doctor immediately.
Q. How should I manage diarrhea while taking Tykerb 250mg Tablet?
If you suffer from diarrhoea while taking Tykerb 250mg Tablet, you should drink plenty of fluids (8 to 10 glasses a day) such as water, sports drinks, or other clear liquids. You should eat low-fat, high protein foods instead of fatty or spicy foods. Eating cooked vegetables instead of raw vegetables and removing the skin from fruits before eating can also be helpful. Try to avoid milk and milk products (including ice cream) and herbal supplements (some may cause diarrhoea). Inform the doctor, if the condition persists, who may interrupt the treatment depending on severity of diarrhoea.
Q. How can I take care of my skin while on Tykerb 250mg Tablet?
Your doctor will check your skin before and during the treatment. If you have sensitive skin, use a soap-free cleanser and beauty products that are fragrance-free and hypoallergenic . It is also advised that you use a sunscreen with an SPF (Sun Protection Factor) of 30 or higher. Inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash.
Q. What tests will the doctor advise before starting Tykerb 250mg Tablet?
You may need extra tests to check that your heart and liver are working properly. Tykerb 250mg Tablet may change the way your heart beats and pumps blood through your body. Your doctor will monitor you carefully to see whether Tykerb 250mg Tablet has affected your heart. Along with that, your doctor will get your liver function investigated. Based on the results of these tests, the doctor will decide whether dose adjustment or discontinuation of treatment is required.
Q. How long after Tykerb 250mg Tablet can I plan pregnancy?
Use an effective method of contraception to avoid pregnancy while you are taking Tykerb 250mg Tablet and continue for at least 1 week after the last dose. Inform your doctor if you become pregnant, who will decide whether to stop or continue treatment.
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