Tykerb

Alternate Name: Tykerb

Description: Tykerb is a prescription only medication that is used by cancer patients to prevent the growth of cancer cells. Lapatinib is the generic name of Tykerb. The average price of Tykerb is about $7,806 for a supply of 150, 250 mg oral tablets. However, you can use our free LowerMyRx coupon card to save significantly on Tykerb prices at a participating pharmacy near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antineoplastic Agent

Generic Available: No

Strength: 250 MG

Warnings: This medicine may cause the following problems:Heart problems, including changes in heart rhythmLiver problemsLung problems (including interstitial lung disease or pneumonitis)Serious skin reactions Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heart disease, heart rhythm problems (including QT prolongation), electrolyte imbalance, or lung disease. Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for 1 week after the last dose. Oral routeThis medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for 1 week after the last dose. Male patients with female partners should use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for 1 week after the last dose. Oral routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Oral routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment., This medicine may cause the following problems:Heart problems, including changes in heart rhythmLiver problemsLung problemsSerious skin reactions, Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine., Some foods and medicines can affect how lapatinib works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Dexamethasone, digoxin, midazolam, nefazodone, paclitaxel, St John's wortBlood pressure medicineMedicine to treat heart rhythm problemsMedicine to treat an infection (including clarithromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, rifabutin, rifampin, rifapentine, voriconazole)Medicine to treat HIV infection (including atazanavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, telithromycin)Medicine to treat seizures (including carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin)