Tykerb comes as a tablet to be taken orally one hour before or after a meal, usually once daily or as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablets whole; do not split, chew, or crush them.
The recommended dosage for Tykerb for advanced or metastatic breast cancer is 1,250 mg given orally once daily on Days 1-21 continuously in combination with letrozole, or capecitabine and letrozole. However, the dose may vary depending on your medical condition, response to treatment, and the medications you are taking. Do not take Tykerb more frequently than prescribed or change your dose without consulting with your healthcare provider.
Avoid consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice while using Tykerb, as it may increase the risk of side effects. If you have any questions about consuming other foods or drinks while taking Tykerb, consult with your doctor or pharmacist. Since Tykerb Tablet can be absorbed through the skin and lungs, pregnant women and those who could become pregnant should not handle the tablets or breathe the dust from them. Follow your doctor’s instructions on how to correctly take capecitabine or letrozole with lapatinib.
Remember to always follow your doctor’s instructions and ask them any questions if you are unsure about how to take Tykerb properly.
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