Lapatinib Ditosylate and Premarin (Estrogens (Conjugated/Equine, Topical))

• 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: conjugated estrogens topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Premarin Vaginal, Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens, A, Premarin Vaginal Cream, Synthetic Conjugated Estrogens-A

• It is used to prevent or lower the signs of the change of life (menopause).
• It is used to treat vaginal irritation and dryness.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.