Lapatinib (Tykerb)
General information
Class/mechanism: EGFR/HER2 tyrosine kinase inhibitor; 4-anilinoquinazoline inhibitor of the intracellular tyrosine kinase domains of EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor/ErbB1) and HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2/ErbB2), which drive proliferation in certain malignancies.
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Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a
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Patient drug information
- Lapatinib (Tykerb) patient drug information[4]
- Lapatinib (Tykerb) patient drug information (Chemocare)[5]
- Lapatinib (Tykerb) patient drug information (UpToDate)[6]