Mfd. by :- Astra Zaneca (Fulfilled By : Magicine Pharma)
Magicine Pharma is registered with the Government Of NCT, India, Ministry Of Health in Government of Delhi, India, registration number DL-RAJ-122372 and as a wholesale distributor, department file No. 44208.
Brand name – Iressa
Generic name – Gefitinib
Manufacturer – Astra Zaneca
Strength – 250mg
Dosage Form – Tablet
Composition – Gefitinib
Indication – Lung Cancer
Storage – at 20° – 25° C
Overview
Iressa 250mg tablet is a chemotherapy medication used to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Gefitinib is the generic name of this medication. It is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that exhibits antineoplastic activity. Iressa is used in the first-line treatment of lung cancer with genetic mutations.
Pharmacodynamics
Iressa functions by stopping the working of EGFR tyrosine kinase which binds to the ATP binding site of the enzyme. EGFR refers to epidermal growth factor receptor and is often overexpressed in cancerous cells, leading to stimulation of anti-apoptotic signals. Additionally, it causes cell proliferation as well. Iressa has antineoplastic activity thus it stops the growth and spreading of cancerous cells.
Iressa 250mg tablet is prescribed by the doctor hence, it is advisable to follow the prescription given as it is taken orally once every day and it can be taken with or without food.
Missed dose
It is advisable to avoid missing any doses of Iressa and in case you miss a dose of Gefticip consult your doctor immediately.
Overdose
In case of an overdose of Iressa, contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately.
Q - What is a Iressa tablet?
Ans – Iressa 250mg tablet is an anticancer medication that is primarily used in the treatment of lung cancer.
Q - How can I take Iressa 250mg?
Ans – Iressa tablets are taken orally once every day.
Q – From where can I purchase an Iressa 250mg tablet?
Ans – Purchase Iressa 250mg tablet from Magicine Pharma.
Q - Where to store the Iressa 250mg tablet?
Ans - It is advisable to store the Iressa tablets at 20° – 25° C
Q - Can I drink alcohol with Iressa 250mg?
Ans - Avoid drinking alcohol during the treatment with Iressa tablets even though no interactions of both are known.
Q - How long is the treatment with Iressa 250mg tablet?
Ans - The doctor decides for how long the treatment with Iressa will continue depending on the condition, stage, and health of the patient.
Q - Can I drive after taking Iressa tablets?
Ans - It is advisable to avoid driving and operating heavy machinery as Iressa causes dizziness as one of the side effects.
Q - Is it safe to take Iressa during pregnancy?
Ans – Iressa 250mg can cause harm to the fetus hence, it is advisable to avoid the pregnancy or consult the doctor for the same.
Q - What is the strength of Iressa?
Ans – Iressa is available as 250mg tablets.
Iressa 250mg can interact with some other prescription and non-prescription medicines and interfere with them hence, contact your doctor if you are taking any of these medicines –
With disease
Iressa can interact with certain conditions like –
With alcohol
Interactions of alcohol with Iressa are unknown but, it is still advisable to avoid alcohol consumption during the treatment.
Contraindication
Iressa 250mg tablet should not be consumed by patients who show allergic reactions to it.
Alternate Brands
Reference
Gefitinib drug interactions. Drugs.com. https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/gefitinib-index.html?filter=3
Gefitinib: MedlinePlus Drug Information. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a607002.html
Gefitinib: Uses, interactions, mechanism of action | DrugBank Online. DrugBank. https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00317
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