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boehringer ingelhein
28 tablet
Afatinib
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Overview
Xovoltib is a chemotherapy medicine that is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer. Afatinib is the generic name of this medication. It is a 4-anilinoquinazoline tyrosine kinase that has antineoplastic activities.
Lung Cancer
Xovoltib is used as a first-line treatment for non-small cell lung cancer which has EGFR mutations. EGFR stands for epidermal growth factor receptor. Some mutations that occur in EGFR stimulate cell proliferation in lung cancer. Xovoltib binds irreversibly to EGFR and as a result, down-regulates its signals. It furthermore stops cell proliferation and shrinking of the tumors. In addition, it blocks phosphorylation and triggers cell death in the cancer cells.
Xovoltib 40mg tablets 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.
Dry skin
Loss of appetite
Cracked or swollen lips
Acne
Nose bleeds
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Fever
Cough
Nose bleeds
Weight gain
Blisters of skin
Rashes due to sun exposure
Dark coloration of urine
Shortness of breath
Eye pain
Increased bruises
Irregular heart rate
Nail infection
Sensitivity to light
It is prescribed by the doctor hence, it is advisable to follow the prescription given. Xovoltib 40mg tablets are taken orally once every day on an empty stomach.
In case of an overdose, contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately. Dizziness, headaches, and vomiting are some of the initial signs of an overdose.
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not take Xovoltib 40mg tablets 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 take Xovoltib 40mg tablets 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.
It is advisable to avoid missing any doses. In case you miss a dose of Xovoltib, consult your doctor immediately.
Xovoltib is an anticancer tablet that is primarily used in the treatment of lung cancers.
Xovoltib 40mg tablets are taken orally once every day. However, it is advisable to follow the prescription given by the doctor.
It is advisable to store the Xovoltib tablets at room temperature often below 30°C.
The doctor or the healthcare provider decides the course of treatment depending on the stage of disease and health of the patient.
It is advisable to avoid driving and operating heavy machinery as Xovoltib causes dizziness as one of the side effects.
