Lorviqua

Antineoplastic drugs like Lorviqua are used to treat cancer. It inhibits the growth of cancer cells, which in turn prompts the body to eliminate the cells.

Lorlatinib is the active component that can be found in Lorviqua. A very uncommon form of lung cancer known as anaplastic lymphoma kinase lung cancer can be treated with Lorviqua. This kind of lung cancer is caused by errors in a gene known as anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK).

What should I be aware of before beginning treatment with Lorviqua?

If you or anyone in your family has ever had an allergic reaction to Lorviqua or any of the other substances listed at the conclusion of the CMI, you should not use this product.

Talk to your healthcare provider if you are currently taking any other medications or considering beginning any new ones, since Lorviqua may interact with certain medications. Talk to your primary care physician if you suffer from any other health concerns, if you are pregnant, if you are planning to become pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding. It is not safe to administer this medication to a child.

How do I use Lorviqua?

One dose of Lorviqua is to be taken orally (via the mouth) on a daily basis. It is recommended that you take the pill as directed, which means that you should swallow it whole without chewing, crushing, or breaking it, and you should take it at about the same time every day. Before you begin therapy, your physician will recommend an appropriate dosage of Lorviqua for you to take.

Are there any potential adverse reactions?

It is possible for Lorviqua to cause serious adverse effects, such as problems with the liver as a result of interactions with other medications; neurological issues, such as shifts in mood, speech, or sleep; seizures; hallucinations; or confusion; increases in the levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, or sugar in your blood; heart problems, particularly irregular heartbeats; severe swelling (inflammation) of the lungs.

If you are unsure about why you have been given this medication, you should inquire about it with your primary care physician.

• It's possible that your physician prescribed it for another reason entirely.

• Only those who have a valid prescription for Lorviqua will be allowed to purchase it.

• There is no risk of addiction.

• There is insufficient evidence to make a recommendation about the usage of this medication for children at this time.

• If you have been told that you cannot tolerate or digest certain sweets, you should make an appointment with your primary care physician. Lactose, a kind of sugar that is often found in milk and other dairy products, is present in Lorviqua. Always be sure to check the label to ensure that this drug is appropriate for you to take.

• if you are allergic to any other medications, foods, preservatives, or colors, we cannot treat you.

• if you have or have had had any of the following medical disorders, you should take any and all medications recommended for treating those conditions:

• excessive amounts of cholesterol or triglycerides in the blood

• high amounts of both blood pressure and glucose in the blood (eg., diabetes)