Lorbriqua 100mg Tablets, Pack of 15

Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet 15's

Uses:

• Treatment of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Therapeutic Effects:

• Inhibits tyrosine kinases, preventing the activation of pathways involved in cell proliferation, survival, and differentiation.
• Leads to inhibition of cancer cell growth and survival.

Interaction with Other Drugs:

• Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products.
• Certain medications may interact with Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet 15's and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

Safety Advices:

• Pregnancy: not recommended for pregnant women as it may cause fetal harm. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy during the treatment.
• Breast Feeding: it is not known if Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet 15's passes into the breast milk. Hence, it is not recommended to breastfeed during this treatment.
• Lungs: inform your doctor if you have any lung problems before taking Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet 15's.
• Liver: inform your doctor if you have any liver problems before taking Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet 15's. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended.
• Alcohol: consuming alcohol may affect the effectiveness of Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet 15's. Stop consuming alcohol if you are taking this medicine.
• Driving: it is unsafe to drive vehicles or operate heavy machinery after taking Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet 15's tablets, as it may cause dizziness and impair your concentration.

Side Effects:

• Serious: cough, chest pain, or worsening of breathing problems; feeling tired, faint, or losing consciousness; yellowing of the skin and eyes, vomiting, abdominal pain; confusion, memory loss, mood swings, difficulty speaking, seeing, or hearing things that are not real.
• Common: increase in cholesterol levels; swelling in hand or legs; double vision difficulty seeing; pain, numbness, or unusual sensations (burning or pin and needles) in arms and legs, difficulty walking; diarrhoea, constipation; headache; weight gain; joint pain, muscle pain; rash; anaemia.

How to Consume:

• Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet 15's based on the disease condition and other factors.
• Take the tablet at the same time everyday, with or without food.
• Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with water.
• If you forgot to take the tablet, simply take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

FAQ:

1. Can I drink alcohol while taking Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet 15's?
   • It is generally recommended to avoid drinking alcohol while taking Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet 15's, as alcohol can increase the risk of liver damage.
2. What should you know before taking Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet 15's tablets?
   • Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet 15's tablets can alter cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, slow down heart rate, increase your blood pressure and glucose levels. Hence, your healthcare provider will monitor your symptoms and blood parameters before and during this treatment.
3. Is it safe for women of reproductive age to use Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet 15's Tablet?
   • While for women with reproductive potential subjected to Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet 15's Tablet, it is advisable to discuss with your doctor regarding the effective birth control methods (non-hormonal) during the treatment. Also, it is essential to continue birth control treatment for a minimum of 6 months after the last dose, as this medicine may impair fertility.
4. What should you do if you miss a dose of Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet 15's Tablet?
   • If you miss a dose of Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet 15's Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if your next dose is due within 4 hours, skip this dose and take your next dose at your regular time. Do not take 2 doses to make up for your missed dose.
5. What are the side effects of Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet 15's Tablet?
   • The common side effects that are likely to occur while you are on the treatment with Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet 15's Tablet are swelling of arms, legs, hands and feet, numbness and tingling, weight gain, forgetfulness, confusion, tiredness, breathing difficulty, joint pain, diarrhoea, depression, irritability, high cholesterol and triglyceride levels, cough.
6. When should you contact your physician?
   • Reach out to your physician right away if you experience problems with thinking like forgetfulness or confusion, seeing or hearing things that are not real, depression, suicidal thoughts, seizures, changes in speech or sleep pattern.

Fact Box:

• Molecule name: Lorlatinib
• Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics
• Pharmacological class: Tyrosine kinase inhibitor
• Indications: Metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)

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