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Composition :

CABOZANTINIB-40MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Lupin Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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Not Returnable

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About Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet

Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medicine used in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma. It is a disease in which cancer cells grow uncontrollably in the kidney and form a tumor. Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet is used in treating advanced renal cell carcinoma as first-line therapy for advanced renal cell carcinoma in combination with nivolumab and hepatocellular carcinoma in patients who have previously been treated with sorafenib.

Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet contains Cabozantinib as an active ingredient, which belongs to the class of medicines known as kinase inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the action of an enzyme (tyrosine kinase) and thus stops the abnormal growth of cancer cells.

Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet may cause certain side effects such as diarrhea, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, increased blood pressure, muscle cramps, decreased weight, dizziness, and constipation. Inform your doctor if any of these side effects bother you. Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet should be taken as advised by your doctor.

Avoid taking Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet if you are allergic to it or any other components of it. Before taking Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet , inform your doctor if you have/had liver or kidney disease, gastrointestinal disorders, heart problems, blood or bleeding disorders, open or healing wounds, and a history of recent surgery. This medicine is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence, it is not recommended for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Uses of Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet

Renal Cell Carcinoma, Hepatocellular carcinoma.

Directions for Use

Take Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet as prescribed by the doctor. It should be taken at least one hour before food or 2 hours after food. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, break, or chew the medicine. Avoid taking more than the prescribed dose of medicine.

Medicinal Benefits

Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet contains Cabozantinib, which is used in treating advanced renal cell carcinoma and liver cancer. It works by stopping the action of a tyrosine kinase enzyme that causes the multiplication of cancerous cells. This helps stop the abnormal growth of cancer cells and thus reduce the further spread to other parts of the body. It also decreases the blood supply to cancer tumors to slow down the growth of the tumor.  In this way, Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet stops the body's production, spread and growth of cancerous cells.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep.
  • Eat a balanced diet and drink enough water.
  • Manage stress with yoga and meditation.
  • Limit alcohol and caffeine.
  • Physical activities like walking or jogging might help boost energy and make you feel less tired.
  • Maintain your magnesium levels and general health by drinking lots of water.
  • Maintain a diet high in magnesium-rich foods such as spinach, almonds, chickpeas and brown rice.
  • Limit your alcohol intake because too much of it lowers your magnesium levels.
  • Plan blood testing on a regular basis to monitor magnesium levels.
  • Consume more fruits, vegetables, and cruciferous foods like cabbage, kale, and broccoli.
  • Reduced alcohol intake can enhance liver enzyme function.
  • Oxidative stress can be managed by eating foods rich in antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E.
  • Liver function tests regularly can help manage increased levels of AST.
  • To improve liver health and aid in the removal of toxins, drink lots of water.
  • Alcohol consumption should be reduced or stopped because it can raise ALT levels and impair liver function.
  • Consume a well-rounded diet full of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Limit items that strain the liver, such as processed, fatty, or fried foods.
  • You can monitor your ALT levels and make treatment modifications with the support of routine blood tests.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.

Drug Warnings

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet for the period that your doctor has prescribed. Caution should be exercised if you have/had liver or kidney disease, any planned surgery, heart disease, blood or bleeding disorders, open/healing of wound, or gastrointestinal disorders. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant before starting the treatment, as this medicine is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet may cause hypertension, thrombotic events, hemorrhagic events, gastrointestinal perforation and fistula, Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome (RPLS), hepatotoxicity, severe diarrhoea, Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia (PPE), adrenal insufficiency, impaired wound healing, and proteinuria in some patients. Hence, inform your doctor about your complete medication and medical history before taking Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet . Breastfeeding should be discontinued in nursing mothers during the treatment as it passes into breast milk and may cause a possible risk to the infant. Avoid driving and operating machines, as this medicine may cause dizziness. This medicine is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy are not established.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet:
Taking Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet together with clopidogrel may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Clopidogrel with Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. Contact your doctor immediately if you notice symptoms like bleeding, bruising, dizziness, or black stools. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet:
Taking Idarubicin and Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet together can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm. If you suffer from any cardiac conditions, or electrolyte disturbances (such as magnesium or potassium deficiency brought on by severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting), you may be at higher risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Idarubicin and Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet:
Taking pazopanib with Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Pazopanib and Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of Solifenacin with Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Solifenacin and Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, irregular heartbeat, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet:
Co-administration of Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet with clofazimine can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm. If you suffer from any cardiac conditions, or electrolyte disturbances (such as magnesium or potassium deficiency brought on by severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting), you may be at higher risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet with clofazimine together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, contact a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet:
When Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet is taken with Prasugrel, it can increase the risk of bleeding leading to serious blood loss.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Prasugrel with Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet:
Taking Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet with Voriconazole may significantly increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet and Voriconazole together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience dizziness, shortness of breath, heart palpitations (irregular heartbeat), fever, and pain or burning during urination, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet:
Coadministration of apixaban with aspirin may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between aspirin and Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet:
When Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet is taken with Ciprofloxacin, it can increase the chance of a serious abnormal heart rhythm. If you suffer from any cardiac conditions, or electrolyte disturbances (such as magnesium or potassium deficiency brought on by severe or prolonged diarrhea or vomiting), you may be at higher risk.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Ciprofloxacin and Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, breathing difficulty, or rapid heartbeat, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet:
Taking Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet together with promethazine can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between promethazine and Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, contact a doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or an irregular heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Physical activity helps strengthen muscles, reduces fatigue, helps in weight loss, and gives strength. Gentle activities like 20-30 minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
  • Getting adequate sleep as resting helps improve your health and mental ability and improves attention.
  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath, or listening to soothing music.
  • Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, etc.
  • Foods containing fibre help in better digestion. These include beans, peas, lentils, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Maintain a healthy weight.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTINEOPLASTIC

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet contains Cabozantinib, which works by stopping the action of a tyrosine kinase enzyme that causes the multiplication of cancerous cells.

Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet may cause thyroid dysfunction, leading to decreased thyroid hormone levels. This effect causes hypothyroidism. So, notify your doctor if you feel extremely tired, colder than others, sudden weight gain/ weight loss, hair loss, or change in voice while using this medicine.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CLARITHROMYCIN
  • RITONAVIR
  • ITRACONAZOLE
  • KETOCONAZOLE
  • DILTIAZEM
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • RIFAMPICIN

Special Advise

  • Your doctor may suggest periodic liver function tests, kidney function tests, and urine tests to monitor the function of the liver kidney and the presence of protein in urine due to the use of Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet .
  • Seek medical attention immediately if you have swelling in your lower legs, fast heartbeats, or trouble breathing, as it may be a sign of a heart problem.
  • It is advised to use effective contraceptive methods while using Lupizotib 40 mg Tablet to prevent pregnancy.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Renal Cell Carcinoma: Also known as kidney cancer. It is the most common type of cancer seen in adults. This condition occurs when cancer/ malignant cells grow uncontrollably in the kidney and form a tumor. Advanced kidney cancer (metastatic renal cell carcinoma) occurs when the malignant cells spread to other parts of the body. Symptoms include red, orange, or pink-coloured urine due to the presence of blood in the urine.

Hepatocellular carcinoma: Also known as liver cancer. It occurs when the cancer/ malignant cells grow out of control. This infects the liver, destroys the liver cells and affects the ability of the liver to work properly. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, loss of appetite, weight loss, and pale bowel motions.

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