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Gefitinib
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Overview
Geftib 250mg Tablet belongs to the category of anticancer medicines. These medicines are primarily used to treat patients diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer. The growth of cancer cells is uncontrollable and abnormal in the human body. It is difficult to diagnose cancer in the early stages. When diagnosed in advanced stages, only the symptoms of the disease can be reduced. Geftib Tablet is usually given in combination with another anticancer medicine as a part of combination therapy to increase the efficacy of the treatment.
Lung Cancer
Geftib 250mg Tablet is a prescription-based anticancer medicine used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. The active ingredient of the Geftib 250mg Tablet is Gefitinib which belongs to the drug class of tyrosine kinase inhibitors. It is taken orally with or without food as per doctor's advice. Geftib Tablet works by killing the cancer cells thereby reducing the size of the tumor. In this way, it prevents cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body. The required dosage and duration of the medicine is decided by the doctor. This depends on the disease being treated and the stage of the disease. The doctor will check medical history, age, health condition, and body's response to the treatment before prescribing this medicine. Taking it in the wrong way or overdosing can cause severe side effects. It may take weeks for patients to notice the benefits of the medicine. So do not stop taking this tablet until your doctor says to do so.
The human body shows undesired symptoms after taking Geftib 250mg Tablet. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These side effects don't need special medical attention. It is advised to consult your doctor if these symptoms become unmanageable.
Some of the common side effects of Geftib 250mg Tablet are mentioned below:
Diarrhea
Dry skin
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Rash
Vomiting
Weakness
Weight loss
Eating disorder
Allergic reaction
Geftib 250mg Tablet is a prescription-based anticancer drug that should be administered orally. It is advised to take this tablet after consulting your healthcare expert.
Geftib 250mg Tablet comes under the category of anilinoquinazoline derivative. When this derivative interacts with a kinase inhibitor, it prevents the production of an abnormal epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) protein. This medicine helps to slow down the growth of cancer cells and reduce the size of tumors in patients suffering from NSCLC (non-small cell lung cancer).
Alcohol
consult your doctor
The interaction of alcohol with this drug is still unknown. It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking Geftib 250mg Tablet. It is advised to consult your doctor for further information.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Geftib 250mg Tablet may be considered unsafe during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor in such condition.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Geftib 250mg 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 Geftib 250mg Tablet.
Kidney
safe if prescribed
Share your medical history with your healthcare expert in case of kidney disease before taking Geftib 250mg Tablet.
Liver
safe if prescribed
Inform your doctor before starting Geftib 250mg Tablet if you have liver disease to avoid any serious side effects.
It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Geftib 250mg 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.
It is advised to use effective birth control ways and avoid pregnancy during the treatment with Geftib 250mg Tablet.
A person should avoid smoking while undergoing treatment with Geftib 250mg Tablet. Smoking may reduce the effectiveness of medicine.
Monitor your blood sugar & pressure, Kidney & Liver function (KFT & LFT), and Heart function at proper intervals after taking Geftib 250mg Tablet.
Swelling of hands, lips, and weight gain are some of the side effects observed after taking Geftib 250mg Tablet. To reduce them, the doctor may suggest some medication.
Skin becomes extremely sensitive after taking Geftib 250mg Tablet. It is advised to cover your skin exposed to direct sun rays and use high SPF sunscreen before going out.
It is advised to avoid taking analgesics/ antacids (medicines used to neutralize the stomach acid) while taking Geftib 250mg Tablet, as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
Keep your body hydrated as Diarrhea is one of the common side effects experienced after taking Geftib 250mg Tablet. Consult your doctor if it doesn't stop or if blood appears in your stools.
In case you notice symptoms like blurred vision, difficulty breathing, cough & fever, and diarrhea while taking Geftib 250mg Tablet, consult your doctor immediately before these symptoms become severe.
If you experience any kind of symptoms after taking Geftib 250mg Tablet like unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, high temperature (fever), or other signs of infection, it is important to Inform your doctor as soon as possible.
It is advised to avoid taking analgesics or antacids (medicines used to reduce stomach acid) within two hours before or one hour after taking this tablet.
Yes, Geftib 250mg Tablet comes under the class of targeted drug therapy. It is prescribed to people diagnosed with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Diarrhea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting & Nausea, Loss of appetite, Eating disorders, rashes, and weakness are commonly observed side effects observed after taking Geftib 250mg tablet.
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are advised not to take this medicine. Always share with your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Children and adolescents should not take Geftib 250mg tablets under the age of 18. People who are allergic to this drug, breastfeeding women, and pregnant women should avoid this drug too.
