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Erlotinib 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 Erlotinib safe for pregnant women?
Erlotinib can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Erlotinib, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Erlotinib safe during breastfeeding?
Erlotinib can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Erlotinib on the Kidneys?
Erlotinib does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Erlotinib on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Erlotinib. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Erlotinib on the Heart?
Using Erlotinib does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Erlotinib should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Erlotinib unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Erlotinib habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Erlotinib has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Erlotinib you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Erlotinib is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Erlotinib in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Erlotinib
Taking Erlotinib with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Erlotinib
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Erlotinib.
This medicine data has been created by -
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tarceva® (erlotinib)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 870
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