How Does Lonsurf 15mg Tablet?
Trifluridine: A cytotoxic agent that gets incorporated into the DNA of cancer cells, disrupting their replication and growth.
Tipiracil: Inhibits the enzyme that breaks down trifluridine, ensuring higher levels of the drug remain in the body for effective cancer treatment.
How Should You Take Lonsurf 15mg Tablet?
Take the tablets twice daily (morning and evening) for 5 consecutive days, followed by 2 days off.
This pattern is repeated for 2 weeks, followed by a 14-day rest period to complete a 28-day treatment cycle.
Take Lonsurf with food and a full glass of water to reduce the risk of nausea and improve absorption.
Swallow the tablets whole. Do not crush, chew, or break them.
Take the doses at the same time each day to maintain consistent levels of the medication in your body.
Avoid missing doses. If you forget a dose, skip it and take the next dose as scheduled. Do not double the dose to make up for a missed one.