Zyceva 150mg Tablet

Zyceva 150mg Tablet is a prescription-based anticancer medicine given to patients who are suffering from advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer. This drug blocks the action of EGFR, a protein responsible for the multiplication of cancer cells. It should not be taken along with the food; it can be taken either before or after food as it increases the effectiveness of the medication. Your healthcare expert will decide how much you need this medicine and how long you will take it. Take the Zyceva tablet as your doctor prescribes. It may take some time to show effective results after taking the medicine. Do not stop taking the medicine unless a healthcare expert asks you to do so. It is advised to inform your oncologist if you’re taking any prescribed or non-prescribed medications, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. These may interact with Zyceva 150 mg tablet and cause undesirable side effects. Inform your doctor about kidney and liver problems, as this drug should not be given to such patients.

Most of the side effects after taking the Zyceva 150mg 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 discussed 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

Zyceva 150mg Tablet is a prescription-based anticancer drug that should be administered orally. It is advised to take this tablet after consulting your healthcare expert.

Zyceva 150mg Tablet contains its salt constituents known as Erlotinib, which 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 the growth of cancer cells. 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.

It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Zyceva 150mg 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 after taking Zyceva 150mg Tablet.

Taking Zyceva 150mg Tablet can make your skin sensitive. So wear high SPF sunscreen while going out or exposed to direct sun rays.

Zyceva 150mg 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 Zyceva 150mg Tablet.

Diarrhea is the most common side effect after taking Zyceva 150mg Tablet. So, drink plenty of water and fluid to keep your body hydrated.

Do not take antacids medicine (medicine that lowers the stomach acid) with Zyceva 150mg Tablet, as it may interact with the tablet and can affect the action.