Tarceva

Tarceva is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Pancreatic Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The optimal dosage of Tarceva is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Tarceva as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Tarceva normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Tarceva has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Tarceva related warnings talks about Tarceva's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Tarceva can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Tarceva in conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Lung Disease. Other contraindications of Tarceva have been discussed in the sections ahead.

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

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Tarceva is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.