
Tarlot 100mg Tablet
Salt Composition: Erlotinib
Expiry Date: 01/2028
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30 Tablet in Bottle
About The Product
Lung Cancer, Metastatic Cancer
Tarlot 100mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine used to treat cancer. The active ingredient of this medicine is erlotinib. It is used to treat non-small lung cancer (NSCLC) and pancreatic cancer. Cancer is a life-threatening disorder in which cells multiply abnormally. Tarlot Tablet is given in combination with other anticancer medicines to patients diagnosed with metastatic or advanced pancreatic cancers.
Description
Tarlot 100mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine with Erlotinib as an active ingredient. It is used in the treatment of pancreatic cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.
This medicine inhibits EGFR activity, hence reducing or stopping the proliferation of cancer cells. It inhibits the cancer cells' signaling mechanisms.
It should be taken in dose and duration as advice by the doctor. Don't take more than the recommended dose.
Uses
- Pancreatic cancer
- Non-small cell lung cancer
Side Effects
Every medicine has some side effects that typically manage on their own as your body gets used to the medicine, but some people may experience severe side effects rarely. In that case, the patient should contact the doctor immediately.
Some common side effects of Tarlot 100mg Tablet include:
- Abdominal pain
- Bone pain
- Breathlessness
- Constipation
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Infection
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
- Rash
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Vomiting
- Weight loss
Contact your healthcare provider if you face any unusual or persistent side effects.
How To Use
- The dosage and duration of the Tarlot 100mg Tablet are decided by the doctor based on the severity of the infection and other health factors. Take this tablet on an empty stomach for better results. Before starting this medicine, please inform your doctor about your medical history.
- If you experience any signs and symptoms while eating this medication that are not manageable, do not ignore those symptoms because they may lead to a higher risk.
How It Works
- Tarlot 100mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine with Erlotinib as an active ingredient. The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), a protein involved in the development and metastasis of cancer cells, is inhibited by this tablet.
- EGFR plays a crucial role in cell division, growth, and survival of unregulated cells and contributes to the spread of disease.
- This medicine inhibits EGFR activity, hence reducing or stopping the proliferation of cancer cells. It inhibits the cancer cells' signaling mechanisms.
Safety Advice
Missed Doses
- It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Tarlot 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.
Quick Tips
A person should avoid smoking while undergoing treatment with Tarlot 100mg Tablet. Smoking may reduce the effectiveness of medicine in the blood.
Skin becomes extremely sensitive after taking Tarlot 100mg Tablet. So, covering your skin exposed to the sun is crucial while going out.
If you experience symptoms like blurred vision, difficulty breathing, cough & fever, and diarrhea while taking Tarlot 100mg Tablet, consult your doctor immediately before these symptoms become severe.
Tarlot 100mg Tablet should not be taken by adolescents and children under the age of 18 without a doctor's prescription.
It is advised to use effective birth control ways during the treatment with Tarlot 100mg Tablet. These trustable methods should be used for at least 2 weeks after the last dose.
FAQs
Tarlot 100mg Tablet inhibits EGFR activity, hence reducing or stopping the proliferation of cancer cells.
It inhibits the cancer cells' signaling mechanisms.
Reference
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- Rocha-Lima, C. M., & Raez, L. E. (2009). Erlotinib (tarceva) for the treatment of non–small-cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer. Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 34(10), 554.
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- Tsao, M. S., Sakurada, A., Cutz, J. C., Zhu, C. Q., Kamel-Reid, S., Squire, J. ... & Shepherd, F. A. (2005). Erlotinib in lung cancer—molecular and clinical predictors of outcome. New England Journal of Medicine, 353(2), 133-144.
- Fountzilas, C., Chhatrala, R., Khushalani, N., Tan, W., LeVea, C., Hutson, A. ... & Iyer, R. (2017). A phase II trial of erlotinib monotherapy in advanced pancreatic cancer as a first-or second-line agent. Cancer chemotherapy and pharmacology, 80(3), 497-505.
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