Giotrif 30mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Marketed By
boehringer ingelheim
Pack of
28 Tablet in Bottle
Salt Composition
Afatinib
Storage
Keep in cold place
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Giotrif 30mg Tablet
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Overview
Afatinib Tablet helps to treat and prevent the growth of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. Afatinib 30mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine.
Indication
Non-small cell lung cancer
Description
Afatinib 30mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called a tyrosine kinase inhibitor which blocks proteins that promote the growth of cancer cells. It comes in the form of tablets and is to be taken on an empty stomach. Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) results from the uncontrolled growth of cancer cells in the lung. EGFR is a protein found on the surface of cancer cells that controls the development of cancerous cells.
Side Effects
Afatinib 30mg Tablet may cause some serious and unwanted side effects. Which requires immediate medical attention otherwise it can also lead to higher risk. Do not forget to discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor.
Mouth sore
Vomiting
Decreased appetite
Dry skin
Infection
Runny or stuffy nose
Nausea
Skin rash
Diarrhea
Muscle pain
Nose bleeds
How To Use
Use Afatinib 30mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine in the wrong way and make sure to take this medication according to your dosing schedule.
Emergency medical treatment is required. Please contact your medical advisor in case of an overdose.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not take Afatinib 30mg 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 Afatinib 30mg 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.
Missed Doses
In case you missed a dose, immediately contact your doctor. Do not use extra medicine to double up for the missed dose.
FAQs
Afatinib 30mg Tablet is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer that is also spread in other areas of the body and has abnormal EGF receptor genes which promote the growth of cancer cells.
Afatinib belongs to a class of medicines called tyrosine kinase inhibitors. This medicine blocks the signals of a particular protein which tells the cancer cells to grow.
Take Afatinib 30mg Tablet orally once a day and it should be taken at least 1 hour before or 3 hours after the meals. Do not stop the dosage before getting permission from your doctor.
Some common side effects of Afatinib 30mg Tablet are diarrhea, muscle pain, loss of appetite, skin rash, vomiting, stomach pain, blurred vision, change of taste, mouth soreness, etc.
Do not drive if you experience any symptoms of dizziness because it may affect your ability to drive.
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MARKETER DETAILS
boehringer ingelheim
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