Letinib Capsules 4mg

Product Description

Letinib Capsules 4mg contain lenvatinib, a targeted cancer therapy used to treat several advanced cancers. It works by inhibiting proteins that support tumor growth and blood vessel formation, helping to slow cancer progression and improve outcomes when used alone or in combination with other treatments.

Product Overview

Product Name: Letinib Capsules 4mg
Product Form: Capsules
Pack Size: 30's
Manufactured By: Allieva
Used For: Differentiated thyroid cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, renal cell carcinoma, endometrial carcinoma
Prescription Required: Yes

How It Works

Lenvatinib blocks multiple kinases involved in cancer cell proliferation and angiogenesis (blood vessel formation). By inhibiting these pathways, it slows tumor growth, reduces metastasis, and enhances the effectiveness of combination therapies in advanced or metastatic cancers.

Key Benefits

Manages advanced or metastatic thyroid cancer not suitable for radioactive iodine therapy.
Supports treatment of advanced liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) in combination with other drugs.
Helps control advanced kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma) and endometrial carcinoma when used with pembrolizumab.
Slows tumor growth and reduces blood vessel formation that tumors need to survive.

How to Use

Take Letinib exactly as prescribed by your oncologist.
Swallow the capsule whole with water; do not crush or chew.
Follow the dosing schedule provided, and never adjust the dose without medical advice.

Side Effects and Precautions

Common Side Effects

Fatigue
Diarrhea
Decreased appetite
Nausea and vomiting
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Weight loss
Mouth sores
Abnormal liver function tests

Serious Side Effects

Heart problems (heart failure, arrhythmias)
Severe bleeding
Proteinuria (protein in urine)
Increased risk of infection
Gastrointestinal perforation

Precautions

Not recommended during pregnancy; effective contraception is required during treatment.
Patients with liver or kidney issues may require careful monitoring and dosage adjustments.
Regular blood pressure monitoring is essential.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease or bleeding disorders.
Kidney function should be monitored due to risk of proteinuria.

Who Should Use

Patients with advanced thyroid cancer, liver cancer, kidney cancer, or endometrial cancer, under the supervision of an oncology specialist.

Storage Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Keep out of reach of children and use before the expiry date.

Disclaimer

This medication must be used under strict medical supervision. The information provided does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult your oncologist for diagnosis, treatment planning, and correct dosing instructions.