Tagrisso 80mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Manufactured By
astrazeneca
Pack of
30 tablets
Salt Composition
Osimertinib
Storage
Keep in cold place
Delivering To:
All Substitutes
Overview
Osimertinib 80mg medicine is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This medicine interferes with the growth of cancer cells in the body. Osimertinib belongs to a group of medications called a protein kinase inhibitor. This medicine is used in patients who have EGFR mutations.
Indication
Lung cancer
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Description
Osimertinib 80mg is an EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor that binds to a certain mutant form of EGFR that predominates in non-small cell lung cancer tumors following treatment with first-line EGFR-TKIs. A single oral dose of this medicine can be absorbed in 6 hours.
Side Effects
Osimertinib 80mg Tablet may cause some serious and unwanted side effects that require 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.
Anxiety
Cough
Dizziness
Nausea
Bleeding
Skin rash
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Fatigue
Back pain
Mouth sores
Stomatitis
Seizures
Swelling of the ankles and feet.
Chest pain
Blood clots
Shortness of breath
Irregular heartbeat
Severe headache
How To Use
Use Osimertinib 80mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Do not forget to discuss the risk and benefits of this medicine, before starting treatment. 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 Osimertinib 80mg 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 consume Osimertinib 80mg 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
This medicine is a targeted therapy that is used to treat non-small lung cancer. It binds to a certain protein epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) in some tumors.
This is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of a protein that signals the cancerous cells to multiply. This helps to slow the growth of cancerous cells.
Take this medicine orally with or without food once a day. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Take this medicine according to your dosing schedule.
Some common side effects are nausea, anxiety, loss of appetite, blurred vision, fatigue, chest pain, cough, shortness of breath, and irregular heartbeat.
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.
