Herduo

Natco Pharma Ltd

Composition for Herduo Products

Herduo Products are primarily used for

Breast cancer

About Herduo Products

Uses of Herduo Products

Lapatinib is used in the treatment of breast cancer.

Herduo Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Herduo are Back pain, Cough, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Nausea, Rash, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Vomiting, Weakness, Breathlessness, Decreased appetite, Dry skin, Hair loss, Itching, Nail disorder, Nosebleeds, Dyspepsia, Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, Pain in extremity, Paronychia, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Increased aspartate aminotransferase.

Severe

Side Effects of Herduo are Interstitial lung disease, Liver toxicity, Decreased in left ventricular ejection fraction, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Ventricular arrhythmia, Qt interval prolongation.

How Herduo Products work

Lapatinib is an anti-cancer medication. This works against the HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor protein) receptors and EGFRs (epidermal growth factor receptor) which are responsible for the over-proliferation of cells. This is how it inhibits the growth of cancerous cells causing downstream signaling pathways.

Patient Concerns about Herduo Products

Frequently asked questions about Herduo Products

Frequently asked questions about Lapatinib

Q. Is Herduo Tablet a chemotherapy medicine?
No, this is a targeted drug that belongs to a class of anti-cancer medicines. They are more specific than chemotherapy in their mechanisms of action. Herduo Tablet belongs to the 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 Herduo Tablet be given in combination with other anti-cancer drug?
Yes, Herduo 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. Herduo Tablet is also used with letrozole to treat breast cancer in post-menopausal women.
Q. How should I take Herduo Tablet?
You should take Herduo Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Swallow Herduo Tablet tablets whole with a glass of water, at the same time each day. You must take Herduo Tablet 1 hour before or 1 hour after meals and at the same time concerning food each day (e.g., you could always take your tablet one hour before breakfast).
Q. Does Herduo Tablet have any effect on liver?
Herduo 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 Herduo 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 Herduo Tablet?
If you suffer from diarrhea while taking Herduo 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 the severity of diarrhea.
Q. How can I take care of my skin while on Herduo 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 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 Herduo Tablet?
You may need extra tests to check that your heart and liver are working properly. Herduo Tablet may change the way your heart beats and pumps blood through your body. Your doctor will monitor you carefully to see whether Herduo 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 Herduo Tablet can I plan pregnancy?
Use an effective method of contraception to avoid pregnancy while you are taking Herduo 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.

Products for Herduo

Herduo Tablet
bottle of 30 tablets
Natco Pharma Ltd
MRP
6000
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Herduo Tablet
bottle of 150 tablets
Natco Pharma Ltd
MRP
29900
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