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Lortinib is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
The right dosage of Lortinib depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lortinib can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lortinib go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Lortinib's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Lortinib's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Lortinib related warnings section.
Lortinib is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Lung Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Lortinib contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Lortinib may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lortinib is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lortinib is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Lortinib safe for pregnant women?
Lortinib may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Lortinib, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Lortinib safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Lortinib. If you see any side effects, stop taking Lortinib immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Lortinib again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lortinib on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Lortinib on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lortinib on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Lortinib. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Lortinib only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Lortinib on the Heart?
Lortinib is completely safe for the heart.
Lortinib should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lortinib unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lortinib habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lortinib.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lortinib you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Lortinib only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lortinib cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lortinib
Taking Lortinib with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lortinib
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Lortinib.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tarceva® (erlotinib)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 870
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 514-516
