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Side effects of Giotrif (Afatinib 30mg Tablet) 

This medicine 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 risk and benefits of this medication with your doctor. 

Common side effects 

• Mouth sore 

• Vomiting 

• Decreased appetite 

• Dry skin 

• Infection 

• Runny or stuffy nose 

• Nausea 

• Skin rash 

• Diarrhea 

• Muscle pain 

• Nose bleeds 

• Muscle pain 

• Change in taste 

• Stomach pain 

• Weight loss 

• Swelling around nails

• Acne 

• Blurred vision 

Serious side effects 

• Severe diarrhea

• Skin reactions 

• Liver problems 

  • Tiredness 

  • Yellowing of skin

  • Pain in the upper abdomen 

  • Dark or brown urine 

• Heart problems 

  • Shortness of breath 

  • Irregular heartbeat 

  • Sudden weight gain 

  • Swelling of feet and legs 

• Lung problems 

  • Trouble in breathing 

  • Cough 

  • Fever 

Note- If any of these side effects occur, please contact your doctor 

Dosage

Use this medicine 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. 

Missed dose 

• In case you missed a dose, immediately contact your doctor. Do not use extra medicine to double up for the missed dose. 

Overdose 

• Emergency medical treatment is required. Please contact your medical advisor in case of an overdose. 

Usage of Giotrif (Afatinib 30mg Tablet) 

This medicine is prescribed to use in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. Take this medicine orally once a day. This medicine should be taken at least 1 hour before or 3 hours after the meals. Do not stop the use of this medicine without taking permission from your doctor. Take this medicine as prescribed by your medical advisor. Try not to miss your regular dosing schedule. Protect this medicine from heat and light. 

Warnings

Before starting treatment with the Giotrif tablet, do not forget to discuss your previous medical history with your doctor. 

•  Contraception 

  • Use effective methods of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine. 

• Children and adolescents 

  • This medicine is not advisable for use in children and adolescents. 

Warnings for female 

• Pregnancy 

  • Giotrif tablets shouldn’t be used by women who are pregnant. It is recommended that this medication should be avoided during pregnancy. 

• Breastfeeding 

  • This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless it is necessary. Please consult your doctor. 

General warning and precautions 

• This medicine should be used with caution because it may increase the risk of skin reactions. 

• Avoid sunlight and use sunscreen during treatment with this medicine. 

• This medication may increase the risk of severe diarrhea and renal impairment. 

• This medication increases the risk of lung disorders like shortness of breath etc. 

• Close monitoring of liver function is required during the treatment with this medicine. 

• This medication may cause eye problems such as - pain in the eyes, blurred vision, tearing. 

• Do not take 2 doses at the same time. 

Cautions

• Do not crush, chew, or break the medicine. 

• May harm liver 

• Not safe for pregnant women 

• Do not drive if you experience dizziness. 

• May cause rash or skin irritation

Q1. What is Giotrif (Afatinib 30mg Tablet)?

Ans. This medicine 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. 

Q2. How does this medication work? 

Ans. Afatinib belongs to a class of medicines called a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. This medicine blocks the signals of a particular protein which tells the cancer cells to grow. 

Q3. How to take this medicine?

Ans. Take this medicine 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 taking permission from your doctor. 

Q4. What are the common side effects? 

Ans. Some common side effects are:- diarrhea, muscle pain, loss of appetite, skin rash, vomiting, stomach pain, blurred vision, change of taste, mouth sore, etc. 

Q5. Who should not take this medication? 

Ans. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to afatinib, or other drugs that are used in this medicine.

Q6. In what strength is it available? 

Ans. It is available in the strength of 20mg, 30mg, 40mg. 

Q7. What if I miss a dose? 

Ans. In case you miss a dose try to take the medicine as soon as you remember or skip the dose and take your next dose according to your dosing schedule. 

Q8. Can I drive after taking this medicine? 

Ans. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms of dizziness because it may affect your ability to drive. 

Q9. Can I take this medicine during pregnancy? 

Ans. This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women. 

Q10. Can I take this medicine during breastfeeding? 

Ans. This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless it is necessary. 

Q11. Can I consume alcohol while taking this medicine? 

Ans. Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor before consuming alcohol. 

Q12. How long does it take for this medicine to show effect?

Ans. The effect of this medicine can be observed within 2 to 5 hours after the oral administration. 

Q13. Does this affect liver function? 

Ans. This medication may harm your liver. Your doctor will monitor your liver functioning during the treatment with this medicine.  

Q14. What are the storage conditions? 

Ans.  Store this medicine at room temperature. Protect from heat and light.