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Drug Overview
Lanvis belongs to the family of drugs known as an Antineoplastic drug which is also known as antimetabolites group of medicines and commonly used for the treatment of those people who suffered to the problems of several types of cancer. Lanvis (Thioguanine) works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.
Lanvis (Thioguanine) is also used for the treatment of those people who suffered to the problems as acute myelogenous leukaemia and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Lanvis (Thioguanine) can also be used to treat chronic granulocytic leukaemia. Leukaemia, or blood cancer, is a disease of unknown cause where the bone marrow produces large numbers of abnormal cells. These are different types of cancer affecting the blood. In people with blood cancer, abnormal blood cells are formed in the bone marrows which multiply uncontrollably, crowding out and interfering with the vital functions of normal healthy blood cells.
Lanvis (Thioguanine) always takes under doctor’s guidance. Do not take more of it and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. The recommended doses of Lanvis (Thioguanine) will be depends on body weight or different for different patients, according to the requirements of each patient; you continue to take it for as long as your doctor prescribes, even if you do not feel an immediate benefit. A typical starting dose for adults is 2 mg per kg body weight per day taken once daily. Your doctor will start you on a low dose of Lanvis (Thioguanine) and gradually increase your dose. If you can not tolerate the recommended dosage, your doctor can prescribe a dose that sufficient for you. The generic name of Lanvis is Thioguanine. Lanvis is being manufactured by Glaxo Smith Kline Pharmaceuticals and available in 40mg tablets. Lanvis (Thioguanine) may also be used for relieve other conditions that determined by your doctor or consultant.
Effects - How it works in the body
Lanvis belongs to the family of drugs known as an Antineoplastic drug which is also known as antimetabolites group of medicines and commonly used for the treatment of those people who suffered to the problems of several types of cancer. Lanvis (Thioguanine) works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed. Lanvis (Thioguanine) kills cancer cells by attaching to a chemical within the cell and preventing it from using vital nutrients and other substances necessary for normal activity.
Side effects
Possible side effects during the uses of Lanvis (Thioguanine):
- Allergic reaction
- Abdominal or stomach pain
- Bloated abdomen
- Chest pain or discomfort
- Dizziness
- Fainting
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Hives
- Itching
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting of blood
- Pale skin
- Rash
- Shortness of breath
- Sore throat
- Swollen glands
- Black, tarry stools
- Blood in urine or stools
- Cough or hoarseness
- Fever or chills
- Lower back or side pain
- Painful or difficult urination
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Joint pain
- Swelling of feet or lower legs
- Sores in mouth and on lips
- Yellow eyes or skin
- Unusual tiredness or weakness
Interactions
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, so its your responsibilities that tell your doctor or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also you tell your doctor or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or addicted to illegal drugs. These may affect the working mechanism of Lanvis (Thioguanine). In these cases, your doctor may change the dose or teach precautions may be necessary. Therefore when you are taking Lanvis (Thioguanine), it is most important that your doctor or health care professional know if you are taking any of the following or other drugs:
- Antithyroid agents (medicine used for the treatment of overactive thyroid)
- Azathioprine as Imuran
- Chloramphenicol as Chloromycetin
- Colchicine
- Flucytosine as Ancobon
- Interferon as Intron A, Roferon-A
- Plicamycin as Mithracin
- Zidovudine as Retrovir
- Mesalamine as Pentasa
- Olsalazine as Dipentum
- Sulfasalazine as Azulfidine
- Probenecid as Benemid
- Sulfinpyrazone as Anturane
Counterindications
You shouldn’t use this medicine without consultation of doctor if you have an allergy to Lanvis (Thioguanine) or any other ingredients of this medicine.
You shouldn’t use Lanvis (Thioguanine) without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the Kidney stones or kidney disease.
You shouldn’t use Lanvis (Thioguanine) without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of liver disease.
You shouldn’t use Lanvis (Thioguanine) without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of Heart disease.
You shouldn’t use Lanvis (Thioguanine) without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of Chickenpox.
You shouldn’t use Lanvis (Thioguanine) without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of Herpes zoster (shingles).
You shouldn’t use Lanvis (Thioguanine) without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of Gout.
You shouldn’t use Lanvis (Thioguanine) without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problems of Tumors.
You shouldn’t use Lanvis (Thioguanine) without consultation of doctor if you are pregnant or plan to be pregnant.
You shouldn’t use Lanvis (Thioguanine) without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to breastfeeding.
Similar drugs of Lanvis
- Thioguanine
- Anandron
- Nilutamide
- Eulexin
- Cytomid
- Bicalutamide
- Casodex
- Nilandron
- Flutamide
- Arimidex
- Zoladex
Major drug Manufacturers
- Glaxo Smith Kline Pharmaceuticals
- Glaxo Wellcome Pharmaceuticals
- Catalytica Pharmaceuticals
- Aventis Pharmaceuticals
- Schering Plough Pharmaceuticals
- Astra-Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
- Hoechst Marion Roussel Pharmaceuticals (Norway)
- Cipla Pharmaceuticals
From where can one get Lanvis (Thioguanine)?
Anyone can buy Lanvis (Thioguanine) from Online Canadian Pharmacy, which is available at a discounted price, 50% off, in Canada, and the best way to get Lanvis (Thioguanine) is by logging on to http://www.canadiandrugswholesale.com for online orders. This pharmacy provides you with drugs at cheap and affordable prices. One can order the medicine and pay through VISA, MasterCard or international money order.
Why to buy Lanvis (Thioguanine) drug from Canada?
It is cheaper to buy Lanvis (Thioguanine) from Online Canadian Pharmacy, because Canadian government regulates the prices of Lanvis (Thioguanine) and also because of the very common reason of exchange rate. Since, the Canadian dollar is cheaper as compared to the US Dollars, so one can buy more Lanvis (Thioguanine) from Canada, there by saving a lot of money.
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