What Are The Uses Of Lapatinib ditosylate?

Lapatinib ditosylate is an anti-cancer medication that blocks the action of the abnormal protein that signals multiplication of cancer cells. It is used in the treatment of following conditions:

• Breast cancer
• Some types of solid tumors

What Are The Side Effects Of Lapatinib ditosylate?

Some common side effects that may be caused after taking lapatinib ditosylate are:

• Rash, joint pain, headache, nausea
• Back pain, pain in extremity
• Breathing difficulty, vomiting
• Insomnia, loss of appetite
• Temporary loss of hair, diarrhea
• Hot flashes, abdominal pain
• Nosebleed, dyspepsia
• A cough, stomatitis (inflammation of mouth), constipation

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Lapatinib ditosylate?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the drug lapatinib ditosylate or any other allergies.
• Liver impairment, diarrhea
• Hypokalemia (low potassium levels in blood)
• Hypomagnesaemia (low magnesium levels in blood)
• Congenital long QT syndrome