Tykerb (Lapatinib) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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TYKERB
(lapatinib) Tablets

WARNING: HEPATOTOXICITY

Hepatotoxicity has been observed in clinical trials and postmarketing experience. The hepatotoxicity may be severe and deaths have been reported. Causality of the deaths is uncertain. [See WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS]

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Lapatinib is a small molecule and a member of the 4-anilinoquinazoline class of kinase inhibitors. It is present as the monohydrate of the ditosylate salt, with chemical name N-(3 chloro-4-{[(3-fluorophenyl)methyl]oxy}phenyl)-6-[5-({[2 (methylsulfonyl)ethyl]amino}methyl)-2-furanyl]-4-quinazolinamine bis(4 methylbenzenesulfonate) monohydrate. It has the molecular formula C₂₉H₂₆ClFN₄O₄S (C₇H₈O₃S)₂ H₂O and a molecular weight of 943.5. Lapatinib ditosylate monohydrate has the following chemical structure:

TYKERB (lapatinib) structural formula illustration

Lapatinib is a yellow solid, and its solubility in water is 0.007 mg/mL and in 0.1N HCl is 0.001 mg/mL at 25° C.

Each 250 mg tablet of TYKERB contains 405 mg of lapatinib ditosylate monohydrate, equivalent to 398 mg of lapatinib ditosylate or 250 mg lapatinib free base.

The inactive ingredients of TYKERB (lapatinib) are: Tablet Core:Magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, sodium starch glycolate. Coating: Orange film-coat: FD&C yellow No. 6/sunset yellow FCF aluminum lake, hypromellose, macrogol/PEG 400, polysorbate 80, titanium dioxide.

What are the possible side effects of lapatinib (Tykerb)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using lapatinib and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

uneven heart rate;
extreme dizziness or fainting;
severe diarrhea;
dry cough, feeling short of breath;
white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips; or
nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite,...

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What are the precautions when taking lapatinib (Tykerb)?

Before taking lapatinib, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heart disease (e.g., irregular heartbeat), liver disease.

Lapatinib may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can infrequently result in serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that require immediate medical attention. The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain medical conditions or are...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 8/6/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.