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Erlozest 100mg Tablet
Erlotinib
Uses of Erlozest 100mg Tablet
- Advanced or metastatic non-small lung cancer (NSCLC)
- Advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer
Product Description
Introduction to Erlozest 100mg Tablet
Erlozest 100mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine containing active constituent erlotinib. It is used to treat non-small lung cancer (NSCLC) and pancreatic cancer. Cancer is a disorder in which cells multiply in an uncontrolled and abnormal manner. It is usually given in combination with other anticancer medicine, gemcitabine, for patients with metastatic or advanced pancreatic cancers.
Patients need to inform the doctor about the use of contact lenses, any intolerance to sugars, history of eye problems, clotting disorders, or if you take medicines for clotting disorders or cholesterol. Erlozest 100mg Tablet is not recommended for adolescents and children under the age of 18. Do not take this medication with food. Use effective birth control during the treatment and for at least 2 weeks after the last dose.
Patients are advised not to smoke while being treated with Erlozest 100mg Tablet, as smoking may decrease the amount of medicine in the blood. Wear protective clothing and sunscreen while going outside. Inform the physician if patients develop pain in the eye, blurred vision, cough, fever, shortness of breath, severe abdominal pain, and persistent diarrhea while taking this medicine.
Therapeutic Effects of Erlozest 100mg Tablet
Erlozest 100mg Tablet prevents the activity of a protein called epidermal growth factor receptor (EFGR), a protein involved in the spread and growth of cancer cells.
Interaction of Erlozest 100mg Tablet with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Erlozest 100mg Tablet and cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Erlozest 100mg Tablet
- Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.
- Do not use it after the expiration date.
- Store at controlled room temperature between 15°C to 30°C. Do not freeze.
How to consume Erlozest 100mg Tablet
Always take this medicine as prescribed by the doctor. The tablet must be taken at least one hour before or two hours after taking food. Contact the doctor if any missed the dose or taken more.
Safety Advices for Erlozest 100mg Tablet
Pregnancy
Taking Erlozest 100mg Tablets while pregnant can harm the baby. You should not take this medicine during pregnancy unless your doctor recommends taking it. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant before taking this medicine.
Breast Feeding
You must not take an Erlozest 100mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for risks and benefits.
Lungs
It is unknown whether Erlozest 100mg Tablets is safe for patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.
Liver
This medicine is not recommended in patients with severe liver diseases. Inform your physician if you have any liver disorders.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Erlozest 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
It is not known whether Erlozest 100mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience symptoms affecting your ability to concentrate and react.
Side Effects of Erlozest 100mg Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Persistent or severe diarrhea
- Pain in the eye, blurred vision
- Sudden difficulty in breathing accompanied by cough and fever
- Severe pain in your abdomen
- Liver failure
Common
- Rash, worsened in sun-exposed areas
- Loss of appetite, decreased weight
- Infection
- Headache
- Depression
- Nausea
- Mouth irritation
- Indigestion
- Hair loss, dry skin, itching, acne, cracked skin
- Tiredness
- Inflammation around fingernail
- Bleeding from nose, stomach, intestines
- Reduced kidney function
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