About Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet
Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet is used to treat adults with unresectable (unremovable), advanced, or recurrent forms of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It works by inhibiting an enzyme called anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) and is given to patients who have an alteration in this enzyme.
Uses Of Lorbriqua Tablet
- Treatment of Non-small cell lung cancer
Benefits Of Lorbriqua Tablet
In Treatment of Non-small cell lung cancer
Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet helps shrink the tumor size and restricts the spread of cancer to other parts of the body. This medicine can effectively treat cancer that has spread to the brain because it can cross the blood-brain barrier. This barrier is a network of blood and tissue that prevents infectious bacteria and other harmful substances from entering the brain. The use of Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet helps prevent disease progression and reduce the chances of recurrence over a long period.
Side Effects Of Lorbriqua Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Lorbriqua
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Edema (swelling)
- High blood pressure
- Cough
- Joint pain
- Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)
- Weight gain
- Breathlessness
- Mood changes
- Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
- Increased triglyceride level in blood
How To Use Lorbriqua Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Lorbriqua Tablet Works
Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
It is not known whether Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, no dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment.
However, no dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment.
Liver
Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Lorbriqua 100mg Tablet is recommended.
However, recommended dosage regimen has not been established in cases of moderate to severe hepatic impairment.
However, recommended dosage regimen has not been established in cases of moderate to severe hepatic impairment.
