Erleva 150mg Tablet

Introduction to Erleva 150mg Tablet

Erleva 150 mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine. Cancer is an abnormal and uncontrolled multiplication of cells within the body. It is used in the treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.

Erleva 150 mg Tablet is given in combination with Gemcitabine to treat pancreas cancer at the metastatic stage. Administration of this medicine may lead to kidney and liver failure. Doctors will periodically monitor kidney and liver function. Inform the physician about any history of clotting disorders or medicines taken for clotting disorders, as the Erleva 150 mg Tablet may increase the tendency to bleed.

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. Patients are advised not to smoke while treated with this medicine, as smoking may decrease the amount of medicine in the blood. Wear protective clothing and sunscreen while going outside.

Therapeutic Effects of Erleva 150mg Tablet

Erleva 150 mg 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 Erleva 150mg Tablet with other drugs

Inform the doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More Information about Erleva 150mg Tablet

Keep out of sight and reach of children. Store at a controlled room temperature between 15°C to 30°C. Do not freeze.

How to consume Erleva 150mg 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 dose or taken more.

Safety Advices for Erleva 150mg Tablet

Pregnancy

Taking Erleva 150 mg Tablet while pregnancy can harm the baby. Patients should not take this medicine during pregnancy unless the 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 Erleva 150 mg Tablet if the patients are breastfeeding. Consult the doctor for risks and benefits.

Lungs

This medicine is not recommended in patients with severe lung diseases. Inform the physician if the patient has any lung disorders.

Liver

This medicine is not recommended in patients with severe liver diseases. Inform the physician if the patient has any liver disorders.

Alcohol

Drinking alcohol might affect the safety or efficacy of Erleva 150 mg tablet. Consult your doctor for more advice.

Driving

No studies on the effects on the ability to drive and use machines have been performed. Erleva 150 mg tablet is not associated with mental impairment or difficulty concentrating.

Side Effects of Erleva 150mg 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, changes in skin sensation
Depression
Nausea
Mouth irritation
Indigestion, stomach pain, the buildup of gas
Hair loss, dry skin, itching
Tiredness, fever, abnormal liver function
Inflammation around fingernail
acne, cracked skin
bleeding from the nose, stomach, intestines
reduced kidney function

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