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Gefitinib
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Overview
Gefitero 250mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine prescribed for treating lung cancer.
non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
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Gefitero 250mg Tablet works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This in turn helps to slow or inhibit the spread of cancer cells
Gefitero 250mg Tablet may cause certain side effects. If side effects occur after administration or last longer than usual, contact your healthcare professional.
Diarrhea
Fever
Allergic skin reaction
Nausea and Vomiting
Increase in liver enzyme levels
Eye irritation
Difficulty in breathing
Abdominal pain
Sore throat
Redness around fingernails
Unusual bleeding (in cough and urine), eye irritation or pain, or swelling of the ankles or feet
The doctor will recommend the dose strength and frequency of your dose as per your health condition and the body’s tolerance. Take the capsule as a whole with water. Do not crush or cut it.
Get emergency medical treatment and contact your physician in case of overdose.
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not take Gefitero 250mg Tablet without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
danger
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
caution
Do not take Gefitero 250mg Tablet without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems.
Liver
caution
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease before taking this medicine.
If a patient misses a dose of medicine, skip it and continue with the normal schedule. No need to double the dose
Gefitero 250 mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine used for the treatment of cancer of the lungs. Take the medicine under the supervision of a qualified physician. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with lung and liver diseases.
Epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR) are expressed on the lung cancer cell surfaces that regulate their growth. This medicine works by binding the chemical messenger, EGFR, thus inhibiting the cancer signaling pathways. This is how the medicine inhibits further growth of the cancer cells.
Side Effects of this medicine include nausea, rash, vomiting, and weight loss. It may cause severe diarrhea, drink plenty of fluids or consult the doctor if it happens. It makes the patient sensitive to sunlight, hence wear protective clothing or use sunscreen while going out.
This tablet is a pill to be administered orally, once a day without food as prescribed by the concerned specialist. Take Gefitinib Tablet empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Take it at the same time each day so that you remember when to take it
Do not drive if you have any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Gefitero Tablet makes you feel weak. This may affect your driving ability.