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Hertab Tablet 150's

Hertab Tablet is an anti-cancer medicine used in the treatment of Breast cancer. It contains Lapatinib, which works by inhibiting the excess production of a human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) protein in the mammalian cells; this causes inhibition of the cancer cell growth and, finally, initiation of apoptosis. It is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor beforehand.

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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Side effects of Hertab 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.
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.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
  • 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.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
  • Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
  • Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
  • Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
  • Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
Here are the seven steps to manage medication-triggered Dyspnea (Difficulty Breathing or Shortness of Breath):
  • Tell your doctor immediately if you experience shortness of breath after taking medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust the medication regimen or dosage or give alternative medical procedures to minimize the symptoms of shortness of breath.
  • Monitor your oxygen levels and breathing rate regularly to track changes and potential side effects.
  • For controlling stress and anxiety, try relaxation techniques like deep breathing exercises, meditation, or yoga.
  • Make lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy weight.
  • Seek emergency medical attention if you experience severe shortness of breath, chest pain, or difficulty speaking.
  • Follow up regularly with your doctor to monitor progress, adjust treatment plans, and address any concerns or questions.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LapatinibCeritinib
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LapatinibClarithromycin
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LapatinibCeritinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hertab Tablet:
Taking Hertab Tablet with ceritinib may significantly increase the blood levels of Hertab Tablet. This can make you more likely to develop side effects such as diarrhea and liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Ceritinib with Hertab Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LapatinibClarithromycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hertab Tablet:
Taking clarithromycin with Hertab Tablet may increase the blood levels of Hertab Tablet. This might make you more likely to develop side effects such as diarrhea, liver damage, and heart problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction, clarithromycin can be taken with Hertab Tablet if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the prescriber if you experience symptoms of liver damage such as fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, light colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or fast or pounding heartbeats during treatment with Hertab Tablet. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
LapatinibPosaconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hertab Tablet:
Taking Hertab Tablet with posaconazole can increase the levels of Hertab Tablet in the blood, which can lead to an increased risk of side effects such as diarrhea, liver problems, and heart problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Posaconazole and Hertab Tablet together can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact a doctor if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, light colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
LapatinibColchicine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hertab Tablet:
Coadministration of colchicine with Hertab Tablet results in increased colchicine levels in the blood, increasing the risk of serious side effects

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Colchicine and Hertab Tablet together may possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if your doctor prescribes it. However, if you experience abdominal pain, numbness or tingling in your hands and legs, muscle pain, or weakness, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting your doctor.
LapatinibEscitalopram
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hertab Tablet:
Combining Hertab Tablet with Escitalopram can increase the risk of QTc prolongation.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Escitalopram with Hertab Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience dizziness, fainting, abnormal heart rhythm, or difficulty breathing, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
LapatinibSotalol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hertab Tablet:
Taking Sotalol and Hertab Tablet can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms which can be severe. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Sotalol and Hertab Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LapatinibAmiodarone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hertab Tablet:
Coadministration of Amiodarone together with Hertab Tablet may raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Even though Amiodarone and Hertab Tablet interact, they can be used if prescribed by a doctor. If you have cardiac problems or electrolyte imbalances, you may be at greater risk. If you experience abrupt dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or rapid heartbeat, get medical attention. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LapatinibDisopyramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hertab Tablet:
The combined use of Hertab Tablet and Disopyramide can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Hertab Tablet and Disopyramide can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhea, or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
LapatinibDigoxin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hertab Tablet:
Co-administration of Digoxin and Hertab Tablet may increase the blood levels and effects of Digoxin.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are supposed to take Digoxin and Hertab Tablet together, a doctor may adjust the dose or monitor more frequently to safely use both medications. If you experience diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, visual disturbances (blurred vision; light halos around objects; green or yellow vision), or an abnormally fast or slow or uneven heartbeat, contact a doctor as these may be signs and symptoms of excessive digoxin levels. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
LapatinibNilotinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Hertab Tablet:
Combining Hertab Tablet and nilotinib can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Hertab Tablet and nilotinib together can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, diarrhea, or vomiting, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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