Tykerb tablets contain the active ingredient lapatinib, which works as an anticancer and an inhibitor of tyrosine kinase enzymes responsible for stimulating the growth of cancer cells. Therefore, it is considered a targeted treatment for cancer cells, contributing to the treatment of widespread or advanced breast cancer. It also helps treat tumors of various types, benign and malignant.
What are the ingredients of Tykerb?
A pack of
Tykerb tablets contains 70 tablets. Each tablet is basically composed of the active ingredient:
- Lapatinib 250 mg per tablet
Indications for use of Tykerb
It is used in the following cases:
- Treatment of advanced or metastatic breast cancer
- Treatment of malignant and benign tumors
- Works to prevent the growth or proliferation of cancer cells
- Treatment of breast cancer associated with elevated HER2 values
- Used for postmenopausal women considering hormone therapy