Before Taking This Medicine
To ensure the effectiveness and safety of this drug, there are certain things to note before you take them. Let your doctor know if you have ever had:
- heart disease, high blood pressure
- a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, or blood clot
- headaches or vision problems
- bleeding problems
- a perforation (a hole or tear) in your stomach or intestines
- a fistula (an abnormal passageway between parts of your body)
- a seizure disorder
- kidney disease
- liver disease
These underlying conditions can affect the effectiveness of Lenvima.
Lenvima may cause jaw bone problems (osteonecrosis). The risk is highest in people with cancer, blood cell disorders, pre-existing dental problems, or people treated with steroids, chemotherapy, or radiation. Ask your doctor about your own risk.
Lenvatinib may harm an unborn baby. You may need to take a pregnancy test and be sure you are negative before you start this treatment. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for at least 30 days after your last dose.
There’s a low tendency of getting pregnant if either the mother or father is using Lenvima. Howi, women should still use birth control to prevent pregnancy because lenvatinib can harm an unborn baby.
You are also not meant to breastfeed while using Lenvima, and for at least 1 week after your last dose.