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Overview
Tarceva 100mg tablet is an anticancer medicine given for treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer, which has spread to nearby areas. It is also given to manage pancreatic cancer as per a doctor's prescription. This tablet has its salt constituent called 'Erlotinib' which belongs to the drug class of 'kinase inhibitors. It stops the working of the abnormal protein that leads to cancerous growth. Tarceva is not recommended for children below 18 years of age.
Lung Cancer, Metastatic Cancer
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Tarceva 100mg Tablet is a prescription-based anticancer medicine used for the treatment of advanced non-small lung cancer and pancreatic cancer. This drug slows down the multiplication of cancer cells by interfering with the function of the abnormal protein. It is recommended to take proper consultation with your doctor before taking it. Your doctor will decide the dosage and duration of taking the Tarceva Tablet. Taking it in the wrong way or overdosing can cause severe side effects. It is advised to inform your physician if you observe an ulcer in your mouth, problems with in vision, cough, and difficulty in breathing. Your doctor may go for regular monitoring of your blood cell count, blood sugar & pressure, and liver enzyme levels by liver function test. It is important to know how your body is responding and functioning after receiving medicine. If you’re taking any antacid medicines, at least maintain a gap of 2-3 hours after taking Tarceva 100mg Tablet.
Most of the side effects after taking the Tarceva 100mg Tablet do not require any special medical attention and will disappear slowly with time. However, it is advised to consult your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Some of the side effects are mentioned below:
Fever
Rash
Cough
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Hair loss
Vomiting
Bone pain
Constipation
Muscles pain
Appetite loss
Abdominal pain
Difficulty in breathing
Infection in the mouth and stomach
Tarceva 100mg Tablet is a prescription-based anticancer drug that should be administered orally. It is advised to take this tablet after consulting your healthcare expert.
Tarceva 100mg Tablet contains 'Erlotinib' that belongs to the drug class of kinase inhibitors. Epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR) are proteins that are found on the lung cancer cell surfaces. These proteins receive signals and regulate their growth. This drug binds to the chemical messenger and disturbs the cancer signaling pathway mediated by EGFR. This is how it blocks the growth and multiplication of the cancer cells.
Alcohol
consult your doctor
The interaction of alcohol with this drug is still unknown. It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking Tarceva 100mg Tablet. It is advised to consult your doctor for further information.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Tarceva 100mg Tablet may be considered unsafe during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor in such a condition.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Tarceva 100mg 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 a Tarceva 100mg Tablet.
Kidney
safe if prescribed
Share your medical history with your healthcare expert in case of kidney disease before taking Tarceva 100mg Tablet.
Liver
safe if prescribed
Inform your doctor before starting Tarceva 100mg Tablet if you have liver disease to avoid any serious side effects.
It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Tarceva 100mg 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.
Inform your doctor immediately if you see blood in your stools.
Diarrhea is the most common side effect after taking Tarceva 100mg Tablet. So, drink plenty of water and fluid to keep your body hydrated.
Taking Tarceva 100mg Tablet can make your skin sensitive. So wear high SPF sunscreen while going out or exposed to direct sun rays.
Tarceva 100mg Tablet is not considered to be safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women, as it may pass through the mother and harm the baby.
It is advised to use trusted methods of birth control and contraceptive pills to delay pregnancy while under treatment with Tarceva 100mg Tablet.
Do not take antacids medicine (Medicine lowers the stomach acid) with Tarceva 100mg Tablet, as it may interact with the tablet and can affect the action.
Tarceva 100 mg Tablet is considered to be safe for diabetic patients. However, it is important to consult your doctor about doses before taking them.
Tarceva 100 mg Tablet can make you prone to infections. It is advised to avoid direct or indirect contact with people who are infected with certain viruses or bacteria such as chickenpox, measles, and flu.
No, it is safe to smoke while on treatment with Tarceva 100mg Tablet. Smoking can disturb the proper working of the drug and can decrease its effectiveness.
Tarceva 100mg Tablet should be taken with or without food as your healthcare expert prescribes. It is advised to take this pill with water at once, do not chew, break, or crush it.
Tarceva 100mg Tablet belongs to the drug class of kinase inhibitors that inhibit the abnormal protein that signals for the multiplication and growth of the cancer cells. It is not a chemotherapy medicine.
Taking this tablet may increase your tendency to bleed. To avoid this bleeding disorder, the doctor prescribe warfarin along with Tarceva 100mg Tablet.
