Iressa

Iressa is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Secondary and off-label uses of Iressa have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Iressa. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The side effects typically associated with Iressa include Weakness, Dry Skin, Dark colored (brown) urine. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Iressa can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Iressa are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Iressa's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. In addition, Iressa's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Iressa related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Gastritis must refrain from the use of Iressa since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Iressa are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Iressa have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Iressa is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.