Tykerb
Breast, Advance Directives, Postmenopause + 1 more
Treatment
6 FDA approvals
5 Active Studies for Tykerb
Treatment for
Breast
What is Tykerb
Lapatinib
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Lapatinib is a cancer drug developed by GlaxoSmithKline to treat certain types of solid tumors like breast and lung cancer. It was approved by the FDA in 2007 and is used in combination with the chemotherapy drug Capecitabine. Lapatinib works by blocking the activity of two proteins, HER2/ERBB2 and HER1/EGFR/ERBB1, which are responsible for tumor growth. It binds to these proteins and prevents them from initiating the growth of cancer cells.
Tykerb
is the brand name
Tykerb Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Tykerb
Lapatinib
2007
3
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Lapatinib, also called Tykerb, is approved by the FDA for 6 uses which include refractory, metastatic Breast cancer and Metastatic Breast Cancer .
refractory, metastatic Breast cancer
Used to treat refractory, metastatic Breast cancer in combination with Capecitabine
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Used to treat Metastatic Breast Cancer in combination with Letrozole
Breast
Used to treat refractory, metastatic Breast cancer in combination with Capecitabine
Postmenopause
Used to treat Postmenopausal in combination with Letrozole
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Used to treat Metastatic Breast Cancer in combination with Letrozole
Advance Directives
Used to treat refractory, advanced Breast cancer in combination with Capecitabine
Effectiveness
How Tykerb Affects Patients
Lapatinib is a medicine developed by GlaxoSmithKline to treat certain types of cancer, like breast and lung cancer. It works by blocking certain proteins in the body that can cause tumour growth. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved lapatinib for use in patients with advanced cancer in March 2007, and it is usually taken in combination with another chemotherapy drug called capecitabine.
How Tykerb works in the body
Lapatinib is a drug that stops the growth of cancer cells by blocking two proteins, HER1/EGFR/ERBB1 and HER2/ERBB2. When used with a drug called 5-Flurouracil, its effects are even greater. Lapatinib has been shown to keep cancer cells from growing in the presence of another cancer-fighting drug, trastuzumab. This suggests that lapatinib and trastuzumab work differently and can be used together.
When to interrupt dosage
The prescribed measure of Tykerb is contingent upon the diagnosed ailment, including Advance Directives, Postmenopause and Metastatic Breast Cancer. The magnitude of dosage is contingent upon the technique of delivery (e.g. Tablet - Oral or Oral) outlined in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Breast
, 250.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Advance Directives
, 250.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Postmenopause
, 250.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Metastatic Breast Cancer
, 250.0 mg
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Tykerb.
Common Tykerb Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abemaciclib
Major
The serum concentration of Abemaciclib can be increased when it is combined with Lapatinib.
Acalabrutinib
Major
The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be decreased when combined with Lapatinib.
Alectinib
Major
The metabolism of Alectinib can be decreased when combined with Lapatinib.
Alpelisib
Major
The metabolism of Alpelisib can be decreased when combined with Lapatinib.
Aminophylline
Major
The metabolism of Aminophylline can be decreased when combined with Lapatinib.
Tykerb Toxicity & Overdose Risk
A patient who took an excessive amount of lapatinib (3,000 mg) experienced severe diarrhea and vomiting after 10 days of taking the drug.
Tykerb Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Tykerb?
78 active trials are being conducted to assess the potential of Tykerb in managing Advance Directives, Metastatic Breast Cancer and Breast Diseases.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Postmenopause
5 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Not Applicable
Breast
0 Actively Recruiting
Advance Directives
0 Actively Recruiting
Metastatic Breast Cancer
1 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2
Tykerb Reviews: What are patients saying about Tykerb?
5
Patient Review
7/15/2011
Tykerb for Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
5
Patient Review
7/11/2008
Tykerb for HER2 Positive Breast Cancer
5
Patient Review
4/11/2009
Tykerb for HER2 Positive Breast Cancer
4.3
Patient Review
1/10/2013
Tykerb for HER2 Positive Breast Cancer
4
Patient Review
9/21/2007
Tykerb for Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
3.7
Patient Review
4/8/2009
Tykerb for HER2 Positive Breast Cancer
3.7
Patient Review
7/24/2012
Tykerb for Breast Cancer that has Spread to Another Part of the Body
3.3
Patient Review
11/27/2017
Tykerb for HER2 Positive Breast Cancer
1
Patient Review
3/13/2016
Tykerb for Hormone Receptor Positive, HER2 Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
Patient Q&A Section about tykerb
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is Tykerb used to treat?
"Lapatinib is used to treat a certain type of breast cancer that is positive for the HER2 protein. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells."
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Does Tykerb cause hair loss?
"Capecitabine and lapatinib, two oral drugs used to treat breast cancer, may cause hair thinning instead of the toxic alopecia (hair loss) that can be caused by intravenous chemotherapeutic agents."
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Is Tykerb chemotherapy?
"Tykerb is a targeted chemotherapy drug that is taken with another drug to treat breast cancer. The drugs that it is taken with are Xeloda (capecitabine) or Femara (letrozole)."
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