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What is Caprelsa(vandetanib)?

Generic Name: vandetanib

Brand Name: Caprelsa

Caprelsa(vandetanib) is a medication for treating medullary thyroid cancer which has spread to other body parts or cannot be removed even by surgery. Caprelsa takes a long time to be removed from the body so it is a high chance of having side effects even after treatment.

Uses of vandetanib:

• Medullary Thyroid Cancer.

Possible Side effects of vandetanib:

• Decreased Appetite.
• Changes In Taste.
• Dry Mouth.
• Stomach Pain.
• Vomiting.
• Diarrhea.
• Headache Or Blurred Vision.
• Nail Problems (Such As Nail Bed Swelling/Tenderness/Infection).

Precautions while taking vandetanib:

• Make sure you are not allergic to vandetanib.
• Discuss medical history with the doctor.
• Increases sun sensitivity.
• In pregnancy vandetanib is not recommended.
• Breast-feeding not recommended.