Erlotirel 150mg Tablet
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Composition ERLOTINIB
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Erlotirel 150mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine containing active constituent erlotinib. It is used to treat non-small lung cancer (NSCLC) and pancreatic cancer. Cancer is a disorder in which cells multiply in an uncontrolled and abnormal manner. It is usually given in combination with other anticancer medicine, gemcitabine, for patients with metastatic or advanced pancreatic cancers. Inform the doctor if you use contact lenses, have an intolerance to sugars, history of eye problems, or if any medicines taken for clotting disorders or cholesterol. This medication can cause eye dryness and conjunctivitis and hence patients are advised to inform the history of vision problems, use of contact lenses before taking this medication. Erlotirel 150mg Tablet is not recommended for adolescents and children under the age of 18. Do not take this medication with food. Use effective birth control during the treatment and for at least 2 weeks after the last dose. Patients are advised not to smoke while being treated with Erlotirel 150mg Tablet, as smoking may decrease the amount of medicine in the blood. Wear protective clothing and sunscreen while going outside. Inform the physician if the patient has any symptoms like pain in the eye, blurred vision, cough, fever, shortness of breath, severe abdominal pain, and persistent diarrhea while taking this medicine.
Uses / Indications: • Advanced or metastatic non-small lung cancer (NSCLC) • Advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer
- Product composition:
- ERLOTINIB
• Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Store at controlled room temperature between 15°C to 30°C. • Do not freeze.
- Pregnancy interaction:
- Pregnancy (unsafe): Taking Erlotirel 150mg Tablet while pregnant can harm the baby. Do not take this medicine during pregnancy unless your doctor recommends taking it. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant before taking this medicine.
- Expert advice:
- Inform the doctor if you have vision problems, are using contact lenses, clotting disorders, intolerance to sugar and taking any medication for cholesterol before starting this medication. This medication should not be taken along with the food and it can be taken either before or after food as it increases the effectiveness of the medication. It is not recommended for individuals below 18 years of age. Inform the doctor about kidney, liver disorders as this medication is not recommended in the patient’s with kidney and liver disorders. Avoid making plans to have children or during pregnancy because this medicine is highly unsafe and causes harmful effects on the developing baby.
- Side Effects:
- Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious: • Persistent or severe diarrhea • Pain in the eye, blurred vision • Sudden difficulty in breathing accompanied by cough and fever • Severe pain in your abdomen • Liver failure Common: • Rash, worsened in sun-exposed areas • Loss of appetite, decreased weight • Infection • Headache • Depression • Nausea • Mouth irritation • Indigestion • Hair loss, dry skin, itching, acne, cracked skin • Tiredness • Inflammation around fingernail • Bleeding from nose, stomach, intestines • Reduced kidney function
- How to use:
- Always take this medicine as prescribed by the doctor. The tablet must be taken at least one hour before or two hours after taking food.
- How it works:
- Erlotirel 150mg Tablet prevents the activity of a protein called epidermal growth factor receptor (EFGR), a protein involved in the spread and growth of cancer cells.
- Faq for medicine:
- Q: How should I take Erlotirel 150mg Tablet? A: Always take this medicine as prescribed by the doctor. The tablet must be taken at least one hour before or two hours after taking food, and it should be taken at a fixed time daily. Q: Does Erlotirel 150mg Tablet cause eye dryness? A: Yes, this medication can cause eye dryness and conjunctivitis, and hence, patients are advised to inform their history of vision problems and use contact lenses before taking this medication. Q: Can I smoke while taking Erlotirel 150mg Tablet? A: Avoid smoking while taking this medication as it can decrease the effectiveness of this medication. Q: How long can I take Erlotirel 150mg Tablet? A: Erlotirel 150mg Tablet is taken daily as long as prescribed by the doctor and duration of time varies from patient to patient depending upon the severity of the disease
- Medicine interaction:
- Inform the doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment
