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Lenshil 4mg Capsule 10's

Lenshil 4mg Capsule is used to treat Renal Cell Carcinoma, Hepatocellular carcinoma, Differentiated thyroid cancer, and Endometrial cancer. It contains Lenvatinib, an anticancer medication that works by blocking the action of an abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps stop the spread of cancer cells. This medicine is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity, so it is not recommended for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Side effects of Lenshil 4mg Capsule
  • 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 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.
Here are the steps to manage Joint Pain caused by medication usage:
  • Please inform your doctor about joint pain symptoms, as they may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Your doctor may prescribe common pain relievers if necessary to treat joint discomfort.
  • Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is key to relieving joint discomfort. Regular exercise, such as low-impact sports like walking, cycling, or swimming, should be combined with a well-balanced diet. Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night to assist your body in repairing and rebuilding tissue.
  • Applying heat or cold packs to the affected joint can help reduce pain and inflammation.
  • Please track when joint pain occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.
  • If your joint pain is severe or prolonged, consult a doctor to rule out any underlying disorders that may require treatment.
  • Consume more protein-rich foods and healthy fats like beans, avocados, cheese, nuts and lean meats to minimize appetite.
  • Prefer foods high in fiber to help feel full for a long time.
  • If you have decreased appetite, eat only when you are hungry.
  • Eat several small meals or snacks all day.
  • Try to take only small sips of fluids while eating.
  • Weight loss without physical activity needs immediate medical attention.
  • Get a physical examination and blood tests done to identify factors causing weight loss that could be related to metabolism and thyroid function.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol intake as it can alter your liver condition and increase your weight loss.
  • Practice meditation and yoga to avoid anxiety, which can be one of the leading causes of weight loss.
  • Talk to your dietician and consume food which can maintain ideal weight.
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.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.

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Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Lenshil 4mg Capsule may have interaction with antidepressants (escitalopram, citalopram), antiviral drugs (efavirenz, saquinavir), immunomodulatory medicine (teriflunomide), antibiotics (sparfloxacin, moxifloxacin), etc.

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption and smoking.

Dug-Disease Interactions: Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, heart problems, GI disorders, and eye problems before starting the treatment.

LenvatinibSaquinavir
Critical
LenvatinibSparfloxacin
Critical

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LenvatinibSaquinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lenshil 4mg Capsule:
Taking Lenshil 4mg Capsule and Saquinavir together can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Lenshil 4mg Capsule and Saquinavir together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
LenvatinibSparfloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lenshil 4mg Capsule:
Taking Lenshil 4mg Capsule and Sparfloxacin together can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Using Lenshil 4mg Capsule and Sparfloxacin is not recommended, but they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
LenvatinibPimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lenshil 4mg Capsule:
Coadministration of Lenshil 4mg Capsule with Pimozide can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Lenshil 4mg Capsule and Pimozide together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
LenvatinibThioridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lenshil 4mg Capsule:
Taking Lenshil 4mg Capsule and Thioridazine together can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Using Lenshil 4mg Capsule and Thioridazine is not recommended, but they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
LenvatinibZiprasidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lenshil 4mg Capsule:
Taking Lenshil 4mg Capsule and Ziprasidone together can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Lenshil 4mg Capsule and Ziprasidone together is not recomended as it can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
LenvatinibMesoridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lenshil 4mg Capsule:
Taking Lenshil 4mg Capsule with Mesoridazine can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Lenshil 4mg Capsule and mesoridazine, they 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.
LenvatinibHalofantrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lenshil 4mg Capsule:
Taking Lenshil 4mg Capsule and Halofantrine together can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Lenshil 4mg Capsule and Halofantrine together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
LenvatinibGrepafloxacin
Critical
How does the drug interact with Lenshil 4mg Capsule:
Coadministration of grepafloxacin and Lenshil 4mg Capsule can increase the risk irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although using Lenshil 4mg Capsule and Grepafloxacin together is not recommended as it can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
LenvatinibToremifene
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lenshil 4mg Capsule:
Taking Lenshil 4mg Capsule and Toremifene together can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Lenshil 4mg Capsule and Toremifene can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience severe or long-lasting diarrhea or vomiting, sudden dizziness or fainting, trouble breathing, or a fluttering feeling in your chest. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
LenvatinibCitalopram
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lenshil 4mg Capsule:
Taking Lenshil 4mg Capsule and Citalopram together can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lenshil 4mg Capsule with Citalopram together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken if your doctor has advised it. You must consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms like irregular heart rhythm, dizziness, fainting, or difficulty breathing. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a 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.

Drug-Food Interactions

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