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How to Take Vandetanib and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Feb 15, 2012

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended daily dose is 300 mg.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with congenital long QT syndrome.

Drug Name : Vandetanib

This medication is a kinase inhibitor, prescribed for medullary thyroid cancer.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Vandetanib

International :

Caprelsa

Last Updated on Feb 15, 2012

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