Lorbrena 100mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Manufactured By
pfizer
Pack of
30 tablet
Salt Composition
Lorlatinib
Storage
Keep in cold place
Delivering To:
All Substitutes
Overview
Lorlatinib 100mg tablets are used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, which has spread to other areas of the body. This medication works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. This medicine is used in patients who have a certain type of abnormal anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene. Lorlatinib is given when other medicines have stopped working.
Indication
Lung cancer
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Description
Lorlatinib is a kinase inhibitor that has shown in vitro activity against several genes and protein rearrangements, including ALK, ROS1, TYK1, FER, FPS, TRKA, TRKB, TRKC, FAK, FAK2, and ACK. The gene rearrangement of ALK is a genetic alteration that drives the development of non-small cell lung cancer in several patients. Lorlatinib single oral dose absorbed in 1 to 2 hours.
Side Effects
Lorlatinib tablets may cause some serious and unwanted side effects that require immediate medical attention otherwise it can also lead to higher risk. Do not forget to discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor.
Anxiety
Bleeding gums
Cough
Blurred vision
Body ache
Fever
Sore throat
Pale skin
Swelling
Chest pain
Trouble in breathing
Back Pain
Vomiting
Dizziness
Nausea
Drowsiness
Joint pain
Headache
Weakness
How To Use
Use Lorlatinib tablets prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine in the wrong way and make sure to take this medication according to your dosing schedule.
Emergency medical treatment is required. Please contact your medical advisor in case of an overdose.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not take Lorlatinib tablets without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
danger
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
caution
Do not take Lorlatinib tablets without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems.
Liver
caution
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease before taking this medicine.
Missed Doses
In case you missed a dose, immediately contact your doctor. Do not use extra medicine to double up for the missed dose.
FAQs
This medication is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer. Which targets a protein in cancer cells and stops them from growing.
Lorlatinib is a reversible tyrosine kinase inhibitor. TKIs help to stop the growth of cancer cells. Lorlatinib blocks the abnormal ALK.
Some common side effects are Fever, vomiting, blurred vision, anxiety, bleeding gums, body aches, fatigue, headache, weakness, skin rash, and diarrhea.
Take this medicine orally with or without food. Follow your doctor’s dosing instructions and take this medicine according to your dosing schedule.
Do not drive if you experience any symptoms of dizziness because it may affect your ability to drive.
