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Zufinib is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Zufinib have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Zufinib depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Zufinib also has some side effects, the most common being Weakness, Dry Skin, Dark colored (brown) urine. While these are the most often observed Zufinib side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zufinib are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Zufinib's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Zufinib related warnings talks about Zufinib's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Zufinib is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Gastritis as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Zufinib have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Zufinib have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Zufinib, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Zufinib is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Zufinib safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Zufinib. If you are pregnant, do not take Zufinib without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Zufinib safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Zufinib may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Zufinib should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Zufinib on the Kidneys?
Zufinib rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zufinib on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Zufinib on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Zufinib on the Heart?
Zufinib is completely safe for the heart.
Zufinib should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zufinib unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zufinib habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Zufinib.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Zufinib you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Zufinib is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Zufinib cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Zufinib
You can take Zufinib with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zufinib
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zufinib with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Iressa (gefitinib tablets)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 870
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 610-612