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LENSHIL 10MG CAPSULE


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Salt Composition

:     Lenvatinib

Manufacturer

:     CIPLA LTD

Origin of Medicine

:     India

Indication

:     thyroid cancer, liver cancer

Packaging

:     10 Capsule(S) In A Strip

Dosage Form

:     Capsule

MRP

  :     ₹5400

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Lenshil 10mg Capsule is composed of the active ingredient Lenvatinib. It is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor indicated for progressive or advanced thyroid cancer when radioactive iodine therapy is not beneficial.

Lenshil 10mg Capsule is also used on its own to treat liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) when it becomes unresectable in adult patients. It is also used together with pembrolizumab (anticancer medicine) to treat endometrial carcinoma when cancer has spread and cannot be treated by surgery/radiation treatment.

Lenshil 10mg Capsule is also indicated for use in combination with everolimus (anticancer medicine) to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer) in adults prior to anti-angiogenic therapy (cancer therapy).

Lenshil 10mg Capsule can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time.

Before taking it,tell your doctor if have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using.

MEDICINAL USE OF Lenshil 10mg Capsule

Lenshil 10mg Capsule blocks the enzyme receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs). RTKs develop new blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the cells and help them grow. This medicine inhibits the receptors that facilitate the growth of blood vessels in tumor cells. RTKs are present in high concentrations in cancer cells, and administration of this medicine slows down the rate of cancer cells’ growth and multiplication.

  • Treats locally recurrent/metastatic thyroid cancer in adult patients.
  • Treats unresectable liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma)
  • Treats advanced endometrial carcinoma when used with pembrolizumab (anticancer medicine) in adults in whom the cancer has spread and cannot be removed by surgery/radiation treatment.
  • Treats advanced renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer) when used in combination with everolimus (anticancer medicine) following prior anti-angiogenic therapy in affected individuals.
SIDE EFFECTS OF Lenshil 10mg Capsule

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

  • High or low BP
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or indigestion
  • Tiredness
  • Hoarse voice
  • Leg swelling
  • Rashes
  • Pain in joints or muscles
  • Hair loss
  • Sleeplessness
  • Protein in urine, frequent urination
  • Low potassium, magnesium, and calcium levels in the blood
  • Dehydration
  • Skin problems
  • Gall bladder inflammation
  • Increase in the values of cholesterol, thyroid-stimulating hormone, digestive enzymes
  • Delayed wound healing
  • Inflammation of the gallbladder
  • Signs of stroke such as feeling numb or weak on one side of your body, severe headache, seizure, confusion, difficulty talking, vision changes or feeling dizzy
  • Anal fistula (a small channel between the anus and surrounding skin)
  • Signs of urinary infections such as increased frequency in urination and pain in passing urine
DOSAGE OF Lenshil 10mg Capsule
  • The recommended daily dose of Lenvatinib is 24 mg (two 10 mg capsules and one 4 mg capsule) once daily1.
  • Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time2.
Ques 1: Can Lenshil 10mg Capsule cause infertility?

Ans :Lenshil 10mg Capsule can cause changes in menstrual periods and may affect fertility in some women. Patients should discuss their fertility concerns with their healthcare provider before starting this medication.

Ques 2: Can Lenshil 10mg Capsule cause hair loss?

Ans :Yes,hair loss is a potential side effect of Lenshil 10mg Capsule . However, not all patients experience hair loss while taking this medication. Patients should discuss the potential side effects with their healthcare provider before starting treatment.

Ques 3: Can Lenshil 10mg Capsule cause heart problems?

Ans :Lenshil 10mg Capsule can cause high blood pressure, which may increase the risk of heart problems. Patients should have their blood pressure monitored regularly while taking this medication.

Ques 4: Can I go for teeth extraction if I am taking Lenshil 10mg Capsule?

Ans :Before undergoing any dental procedures,it's important to inform your dentist and healthcare provider that you are taking Lenshil 10mg Capsule s. It can increase the risk of bleeding, and dental procedures that involve cutting or removing tissue may increase this risk further. Your healthcare provider and dentist may recommend taking certain precautions, such as temporarily stopping of this medication before the procedure or adjusting your medication dose.

Ques 5: Can Lenshil 10mg Capsule cause vision problems?

Ans :: Yes,vision problems are a potential side effect of Lenshil 10mg Capsule . Patients should report any changes in vision to their healthcare provider immediately.

Ques 6: Can Lenshil 10mg Capsule be used in children?

Ans ::Lenshil 10mg Capsule is not currently approved for use in children. The safety and efficacy in children have not been established.

Lenshil 10mg Capsule is composed of the active ingredient Lenvatinib. It is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor indicated for progressive or advanced thyroid cancer when radioactive iodine therapy is not beneficial.

Lenshil 10mg Capsule is also used on its own to treat liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) when it becomes unresectable in adult patients. It is also used together with pembrolizumab (anticancer medicine) to treat endometrial carcinoma when cancer has spread and cannot be treated by surgery/radiation treatment.

Lenshil 10mg Capsule is also indicated for use in combination with everolimus (anticancer medicine) to treat advanced renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer) in adults prior to anti-angiogenic therapy (cancer therapy).

Lenshil 10mg Capsule can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time.

Before taking it,tell your doctor if have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using.

MEDICINAL USE OF Lenshil 10mg Capsule

Lenshil 10mg Capsule blocks the enzyme receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs).RTKs develop new blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the cells and help them grow. This medicine inhibits the receptors that facilitate the growth of blood vessels in tumor cells. RTKs are present in high concentrations in cancer cells, and administration of this medicine slows down the rate of cancer cells’ growth and multiplication.

  • Treats locally recurrent/metastatic thyroid cancer in adult patients.
  • Treats unresectable liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma)
  • Treats advanced endometrial carcinoma when used with pembrolizumab (anticancer medicine) in adults in whom the cancer has spread and cannot be removed by surgery/radiation treatment.
  • Treats advanced renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer) when used in combination with everolimus (anticancer medicine) following prior anti-angiogenic therapy in affected individuals.
SIDE EFFECTS OF Lenshil 10mg Capsule

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

  • High or low BP
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, or indigestion
  • Tiredness
  • Hoarse voice
  • Leg swelling
  • Rashes
  • Pain in joints or muscles
  • Hair loss
  • Sleeplessness
  • Protein in urine, frequent urination
  • Low potassium, magnesium, and calcium levels in the blood
  • Dehydration
  • Skin problems
  • Gall bladder inflammation
  • Increase in the values of cholesterol, thyroid-stimulating hormone, digestive enzymes
  • Delayed wound healing
  • Inflammation of the gallbladder
  • Signs of stroke such as feeling numb or weak on one side of your body, severe headache, seizure, confusion, difficulty talking, vision changes or feeling dizzy
  • Anal fistula (a small channel between the anus and surrounding skin)
  • Signs of urinary infections such as increased frequency in urination and pain in passing urine
DOSAGE OF Lenshil 10mg Capsule
  • The recommended daily dose of Lenvatinib is 24 mg (two 10 mg capsules and one 4 mg capsule) once daily1.
  • Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time2.
Ques 1: Can Lenshil 10mg Capsule cause infertility?

Ans :Lenshil 10mg Capsule can cause changes in menstrual periods and may affect fertility in some women. Patients should discuss their fertility concerns with their healthcare provider before starting this medication.

Ques 2: Can Lenshil 10mg Capsule cause hair loss?

Ans :Yes,hair loss is a potential side effect of Lenshil 10mg Capsule.However, not all patients experience hair loss while taking this medication. Patients should discuss the potential side effects with their healthcare provider before starting treatment.

Ques 3: Can Lenshil 10mg Capsule cause heart problems?

Ans :Lenshil 10mg Capsule can cause high blood pressure, which may increase the risk of heart problems. Patients should have their blood pressure monitored regularly while taking this medication.

Ques 4: Can I go for teeth extraction if I am taking Lenshil 10mg Capsule ?

Ans :Before undergoing any dental procedures, it's important to inform your dentist and healthcare provider that you are taking Lenshil 10mg Capsule s. It can increase the risk of bleeding, and dental procedures that involve cutting or removing tissue may increase this risk further. Your healthcare provider and dentist may recommend taking certain precautions, such as temporarily stopping of this medication before the procedure or adjusting your medication dose.

Ques 5: Can Lenshil 10mg Capsule cause vision problems?

Ans :: Yes, vision problems are a potential side effect of Lenshil 10mg Capsule . Patients should report any changes in vision to their healthcare provider immediately.

Ques 6: Can Lenshil 10mg Capsule be used in children?

Ans ::Lenshil 10mg Capsule is not currently approved for use in children. The safety and efficacy in children have not been established.