This article describes Lenvima’s dosages and strengths and gives details on how to take it. You’ll also find information on savings and coupon options for Lenvima. If you want to know more about Lenvima, see this overview article. It covers details about the drug’s uses and side effects, ways to save on cost, and more.
Lenvima is a brand-name medication that comes as oral capsules. It isn’t available in a generic version. This article describes the dosages of Lenvima.
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Form and strengths of Lenvima
Lenvima comes as follows:
- Form: capsule that you swallow
- Strengths: 4 milligrams (mg), 10 mg
Dosage of Lenvima
This article describes the recommended dosages for Lenvima. The drugmaker provides these dosages.
If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should follow the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will determine the dosage that best meets your needs. Do not change your dosage of Lenvima without your doctor’s recommendation.
Usual recommended dosages of Lenvima in adults
The information below describes dosages of Lenvima in mg that are usually prescribed for certain types of cancers. For hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the recommended dosage is based on body weight measured in kilograms (kg) or pounds (lb).
| Condition | Recommended dose | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| hepatocellular carcinoma | 12 mg for people who weigh 60 kg (about 132 lb) or more 8 mg for people who weigh less than 60 kg (132 lb) | once per day |
| endometrial carcinoma* | 20 mg | once per day |
| renal cell carcinoma (RCC)† | 20 mg | once per day |
| previously treated RCC‡ | 18 mg | once per day |
| differentiated thyroid cancer | 24 mg | once per day |
* For endometrial carcinoma, Lenvima is used together with pembrolizumab.
† For RCC, Lenvima is used together with pembrolizumab.
‡ For previously treated RCC, Lenvima is used together with everolimus.
Dosage adjustments for Lenvima
Your doctor will prescribe a dosage of Lenvima based on several factors. These include:
- the specific condition being treated and how severe it is
- your age
- how well your kidneys work
- how well your liver works
- other health conditions you may have
- the side effects you experience
Missed dose of Lenvima
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist right away if you realize you forgot to take a dose of Lenvima. If it’s more than 12 hours until your next dose, your doctor or pharmacist will likely recommend that you take your dose of Lenvima. But if it’s less than 12 hours until your next dose, they’ll likely recommend that you skip the dose and take it at your regular time.
For tips on how to plan your doses of Lenvima and avoid missing a dose, read this article. You could also try:
- downloading a reminder app on your phone
- setting an alarm
- putting a note where you’ll see it, such as on your calendar, bathroom mirror, or bedside table
Frequently asked questions
Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about Lenvima and its dosage.
How does the dosage of Lenvima compare with the dosage of other similar drugs, such as Opdivo?
Dosing can vary widely for different drugs, even if they’re used to treat the same condition. Lenvima is a capsule taken by mouth every day. Most medications in this group of drugs are taken orally. But they also may treat different cancers. So, only certain ones may be appropriate for you.
Multiple drugs often are needed to treat cancer. Opdivo belongs to a different group of drugs. But it treats some of the same types of cancers as Lenvima. It’s given as an intravenous (IV) infusion (an injection into your vein given over time) by a healthcare professional. How often it’s given depends on your diagnosis.
Talk with your doctor about which drug regimen is most appropriate for your condition and the dosing schedule you’ll follow.
Is Lenvima taken long term?
Yes, doctors typically prescribe Lenvima as a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor find that it’s safe and effective for your condition, you’ll likely take it long term. Your doctor may stop Lenvima if your disease progresses or if you experience too many side effects.
If you have questions about how long you should take Lenvima, talk with your doctor.
How Lenvima is taken
You’ll swallow Lenvima oral capsule once per day. You should not crush or chew Lenvima oral capsule.
Your doctor may advise that you take this medication around the same time each day. This helps keep a consistent amount of the drug in your body. And that can help the drug work more effectively. Lenvima oral capsule can be taken with or without food.
If it’s hard for you to swallow capsules, view this article. It provides suggestions on how to swallow medications that come in pill form.
Also, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you’re having difficulty taking your medication. They can offer recommendations about taking it.
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