Lapatinib Ditosylate and Phendiet

• Generic Name: lapatinib
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Tykerb

In combination with letrozole for treatment of hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer that overexpresses the human epidermal receptor type 2 (HER2) protein in postmenopausal women who are candidates for hormonal therapy. Combined therapy with lapatinib and an aromatase inhibitor has not been compared with trastuzumab-containing chemotherapy for treatment of metastatic breast cancer.

In combination with capecitabine for treatment of advanced or metastatic breast cancer in patients whose tumors overexpress HER2 and who have received prior therapy including an anthracycline, a taxane, and trastuzumab.

• Generic Name: phendimetrazine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Bontril, Melfiat, Bontril PDM

Phendimetrazine is used as part of a short-term plan, along with a low calorie diet, for weight reduction. It is used in obese patients who have not been able to lose weight with diet and exercise alone. Phendimetrazine belongs to the group of medicines known as appetite suppressants.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.