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Brand name: Caprelsa TM
Active ingredients: vandetanib
What it is used for
For the treatment of patients with symptomatic or progressive medullary thyroid cancer in patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic disease.
How to take it
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
- The way to take this medicine: Oral
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Store at room temperature
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
white, round, biconvex, film-coated tablet intagliated with "Z100" on one side and plain on the reverse side
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
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.
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For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
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
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