Lenva 4mg Capsule is used to treat Thyroid cancer with capsules containing an oral receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Your doctor will calculate the appropriate dosage for you depending on your treatment needs. 

Brand Name: Lenva

Composition: Lenvatinib

Mechanism of Action:  

Targeting many receptor tyrosine kinases implicated in tumor angiogenesis, growth, and proliferation, lentinan is a kind of multi-kinase inhibitor. It prevents: Platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR), fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFR1-4), and vascular endothelial growth factor receptors (VEGFR1, VEGFR2, and VEGFR3) KIT and RET. Lenvatinib aids in preventing tumor development and lowering the tumor's blood supply by obstructing these routes.

Uses:

• Thyroid cancer
• Renal cell carcinoma
• Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Side effects:

·         Hypertension

·         Fatigue

·         Diarrhea

·         Decreased appetite

·         Nausea

·         Vomiting

·         heart failure

·         Blood clots (thromboembolism)

Dosage and administration:

Can be taken with or without food. It is important to take the capsules whole and not to crush or chew them.  The recommended dose for differentiated thyroid cancer is usually 24 mg once daily. For renal cell carcinoma and hepatocellular carcinoma, the dose may vary; typically, it starts at 18 mg once daily.

Safety advices:

Kidney  

Patients with renal illness should use Lenva 4 mg Capsule with care. Lenva 4 mg Capsule dosage adjustments may be necessary. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Liver  

Patients with liver condition should use Lenva 4 mg Capsule with care. Lenva 4 mg Capsule dosage adjustments may be necessary. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Pregnancy  

Using Lenva 4 mg capsules while pregnant may be dangerous. Studies on humans are few, however research on animals has demonstrated negative effects on the growing fetus. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Breast feeding  

It is most likely not safe to take Lenva 4 mg Capsule during breast feeding. The medication may damage the unborn child if it enters the breastmilk. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider.

Alcohol  

It is unknown if taking Lenva 4mg Capsule with alcohol is safe. Kindly speak with your healthcare provider. 

Driving  

Whether Lenva 4mg Capsule affects one's ability to drive is unknown. If you have any symptoms that impair your concentration or reaction time, do not operate a motor vehicle.

Storage:

Keep the product at room temperature; the recommended range is 20°C to 25°. Store away from moisture and in a dry environment. Keep out of direct sunlight and keep in original packaging. Keep out of children grasp.

How to use this Medication?  

Swallow the capsules whole, without crushing, chewing, or chopping them up. Take this medication orally along with a glass of water. Adhere to the prescription's directions, take it on a regular basis, and don't stop taking it without consulting your doctor. For usage in children, speak with your physician. If you think a kid may have overdosed, call emergency services.

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