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How to Take Lapatinib and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, at least one hour before, or one hour after food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended dose is 1,250 mg (5 tablets) given orally once daily on days 1-21 continuously in combination with capecitabine 2,000 mg/m2/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Lapatinib

This medication is a protein-tyrosine kinase inhibitor, prescribed for metastatic breast cancer with other medications.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Lapatinib

International :


Tykerb
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