Gefitinib



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Gefitinib Information

Gefitinib Benefits

Gefitinib is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Other Benefits

Gefitinib Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Gefitinib Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gefitinib is used -

Severe

  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
  • Erythema
  • Increased Liver Enzymes
  • Pancreatic inflammation

Moderate

Mild

Common

  • Weakness
  • Dry Skin
  • Dark colored (brown) urine
  • Yellow eyes
  • Yellow skin

Gefitinib Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Gefitinib safe for pregnant women?


    Those womens are pregnant, before taking Gefitinib should be consult to doctor. If you don't do same, Then it will cause some serious side effects on your body.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Gefitinib safe during breastfeeding?


    Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Gefitinib. It should not be taken only under medical supervision.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Gefitinib on the Kidneys?


    Gefitinib has very mild side effects on the kidney.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Gefitinib on the Liver?


    Side effects of Gefitinib rarely affect the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Gefitinib on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Gefitinib for heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Gefitinib with Other Drugs

Gefitinib should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Gefitinib Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gefitinib unless your doctor advises you to do so -



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience



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