Brand name: Caprelsa
Caprelsa is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) vandetanib. On this page you will find out more about Caprelsa, including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: vandetanib
Pack size information
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Information for medicine and pack size:
Caprelsa 100 mg film-coated tablet, 30
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
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What this medicine is for
For the treatment of patients with symptomatic or progressive medullary thyroid cancer in patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic disease.
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance | white, round, biconvex, film-coated tablet intagliated with "Z100" on one side and plain on the reverse side |
| Dosage Form | Tablet, film coated |
| Route of administration | Oral |
| Medicine schedule |
30 tablets: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
|
There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Blister Pack |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 30 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | Store at room temperature |
| Life time | 36 Months |
We were unable to verify that this medicine is available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme). Please consult your pharmacist if you need further information
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
Is this medication banned in sport?
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