Caprelsa TM
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Active ingredients: vandetanib
Pack: Caprelsa 100 mg tablet, 30, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CAPRELSA vandetanib 100mg film coated tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
For the treatment of patients with symptomatic or progressive medullary thyroid cancer in patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic disease.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- white, round, biconvex, film-coated tablet intagliated with "Z100" on one side and plain on the reverse side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Store at room temperature
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient vandetanib
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
