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Lenced 10mg Capsule

Prescription Required
Marketer
Zydus Cadila
SALT COMPOSITION
Lenvatinib (10mg)
Storage
Store below 25Β°C
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Product introduction

Lenced 10mg Capsule is an oral receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor used in the treatment of thyroid cancer.

Lenced 10mg Capsule is used to treat different types of cancer

Uses of Lenced Capsule

Benefits of Lenced Capsule

In Thyroid cancer

Thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck. Your thyroid produces hormones that regulate your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight. Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of the thyroid and it might not cause any symptoms at first. Lenced 10mg Capsule restricts the oxygen supply of the cancer cells and stops its growth as well as further spread. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol or smoking while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Side effects of Lenced Capsule

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 Lenced

  • Bleeding
  • Cough
  • Decreased appetite
  • Erythema (skin redness)
  • Hoarseness of voice
  • Itching
  • Joint pain
  • Mouth sore
  • Muscle pain
  • Nausea
  • Peripheral edema
  • Rash
  • Skin peeling
  • Stomach pain
  • Tiredness
  • Vomiting
  • Weight loss

How to use Lenced Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Lenced 10mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Lenced Capsule works

Lenced 10mg Capsule is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. It works by blocking the oxygen and nutrient supply to cancer cells due to which they stop growing.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lenced 10mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lenced 10mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lenced 10mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Lenced 10mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lenced 10mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lenced 10mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Lenced 10mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lenced 10mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Lenced 10mg Capsule
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Lenshil 10mg Capsule
Shilpa Medicare Ltd
β‚Ή540/capsule
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Lenvatol 10mg Capsule
Cipla Ltd
β‚Ή399.6/capsule
25% costlier
Adlen 10 Capsule
Admac Pharma Ltd
β‚Ή329.97/capsule
3% costlier
Lenvima 10mg Capsule
Eisai Pharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
β‚Ή2680/capsule
739% costlier
Avnalit 10 Capsule
Mba Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
β‚Ή315/capsule
1% cheaper

Quick tips

  • Lenced 10mg Capsule is used for the treatment of thyroid cancer.
  • Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each 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
Quinoline Carboxamides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors

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    References

    1. Lenvima (Lenvatinib Capsules); 2019. [Accessed 05 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:External Link
    2. Lenvatinib [Prescribing Information]. Woodcliff Lake, NJ: Eisai Inc.; 2019. [Accessed 05 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:External Link

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    Address: Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India.
    Country of origin: India
    MRP
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    Inclusive of all taxes
    10.0 capsules in 1 strip
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