Lapatinib Ditosylate and Visken

• 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: pindolol
• Dosage Forms: Tablets
• Other Brand Names: Visken

Visken is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Visken is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

Visken may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.