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Overview
Afayro 40mg Tablet is used to treat adult patients suffering from non-small cell lung cancer who have certain mutations of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). Afayro inhibits the binding of receptors responsible for cancer cell growth, eventually slowing down the growth of cancer cells. This drug is not recommended for children under the age of 18.
Lung Cancer, monotherapy
Afayro 40mg Tablet is a prescription-based anticancer drug with an active ingredient known as Afatinib dimaleate. The doctor prescribes this Tablet for treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose cancer cells are non-resistant to abnormal epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) genes and metastatic, squamous NSCLC multiply after platinum-based chemotherapy. Your healthcare expert will decide how much you need this medicine and how long you will take it. Take the Afayro 40mg Tablet as your doctor prescribes. Taking it in the wrong way can cause severe side effects. It is advised to use reliable methods of birth control and contraceptive pills to delay pregnancy while under treatment with this Tablet. Discuss with your healthcare expert about the risks and benefits of taking this medicine if you want to conceive in the future. This drug is not considered to be safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as it may pass through the mother and harm the baby.
Afayro 40mg Tablet has mild to severe side effects. These are undesired symptoms observed in the body after taking this tablet. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These side effects don't need special medical attention, but if you observe them continually, talk to your medical expert. Some of them are listed below:
Mild side effects:
Rash
Dry skin
Fatigue
Itching
Diarrhea
Mouth sores
Loss of appetite
Abdominal pain
Loss of appetite
Dry skin or itching
Acne or skin rash
Nausea & Vomiting
Severe side effects:
Hemorrhage
Eye problems
Liver and kidney problems
Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
Severe diarrhea or dehydration
Afayro 40mg Tablet is a prescription-based anticancer drug that should be administered orally. It is advised to take this tablet after consulting your healthcare expert.
Afayro 40mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine used to treat certain types of lung cancer. This drug restricts the binding of enzyme receptors (EGFR, HER2, and HER4) necessary for the growth and multiplication of cancer cells. Hence, it results in down-regulation of signaling pathways leading to cancer. In such a way, this tablet stops or slows down cancer from spreading to nearby organs.
Alcohol
consult your doctor
The interaction of alcohol with this drug is still unknown. It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking Afayro 40mg Tablet. Consult your doctor for further information.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Afayro 40mg Tablet may be considered unsafe during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor in such a condition.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Afayro 40mg Tablet is probably not safe if you're breastfeeding. Kindly consult your doctor.
Driving
unsafe
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery as you may feel dizzy after taking the Afayro 40mg Tablet.
Kidney
safe if prescribed
Share your medical history with your healthcare expert in case of kidney disease before taking Afayro 40mg Tablet.
Liver
safe if prescribed
Inform your doctor before starting Afayro 40mg Tablet if you have liver disease to avoid any serious side effects.
It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Afayro 40mg Tablet. In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one. Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.
Taking Afayro 40mg Tablet can cause acne, skin rashes, and allergy. Contact your doctor if you observe such symptoms.
Diarrhea is the most common side effect after taking Afayro 40mg Tablet. So drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated.
Afayro 40mg Tablet is not considered to be safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as it may pass through the mother and harm the baby.
It is advised to use reliable methods of birth control and contraceptive pills to delay pregnancy while under treatment with Afayro 40mg Tablet.
Using Afayro 40mg Tablet makes skin highly sensitive and dry. It is advised to use high SPF sunscreen before going out exposed to direct sun rays.
Afayro 40mg Tablet for treating non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose cancer cells are non-resistant to abnormal epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) genes and metastatic, squamous NSCLC multiply after platinum-based chemotherapy. Do not take this drug without discussing your healthcare expert.
Continuity to work depends on individual conditions and the body's response to treatment. Some may experience fatigue that restricts patients from doing daily activities.
Afayro 40mg Tablet is used as a combination drug in other chemotherapy and immunotherapy. It depends on the individual health condition and response to treatment.
It is advised not to donate blood while on treatment with Afayro 40mg Tablet. This drug can absorb skin and blood, and donated blood can be given to pregnant women, which can harm the unborn baby.
If you have a history of cardiac disease, it is important to discuss the potential risks and benefits with your healthcare provider before using Afayro 40mg Tablet. Taking this medication can cause cardiac problems, and your physician may need to monitor you closely during treatment.
