
Erlotero 100mg tablet
Salt Composition: Erlotinib
Expiry Date: 01/2028
Inclusive of all taxes
30 tablet
About The Product
Non-small cell lung cancer
Erlotero 100mg tablet is an anticancer medicine that is used for the treatment of lung cancer. The generic name of this medicine is Erlotinib and it is a target therapy medicine. Erlotero is available as 100mg and 150mg tablets and is especially used in the treatment of Non-small cell lung cancer.
Description
Erlotinib is an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor that targets a specific pathway in cancer cell growth. In cancers, EGFR is overexpressed or mutated, leading to uncontrolled growth.
Erlotinib binds to EGFR, blocking these growth signals and inhibiting cancer cell proliferation. This medication can slow or halt tumor growth and is used for specific cancers like non-small cell lung cancer and also pancreatic cancer, where EGFR plays a key role.
Side Effects
Most side effects of the Erlotero 100mg tabletdo not require medical attention as they may disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. In case these side effects become worse, consult your doctor immediately.
Hair loss
Darkening of the skin
Swelling of the arms and legs
Depression
Anxiety
Weight loss
Heartburn
Fever
Chills
Shortness of breath
Muscle pain
Mouth sores
Constipation
Loss of appetite
How To Use
- Erlotero 100mg medicine is prescribed by the doctor hence, it is advisable to follow the prescription given.
- It is taken orally once every day and it can be taken with or without food.
- In case of an overdose, contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately.
Safety Advice
Missed Doses
- It is advisable to avoid missing any doses.
- In case you miss a dose of Erlotero 150mg consult your doctor immediately.
FAQs
Erlotero is an anticancer capsule that is primarily used in the treatment of lung cancer.
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