Introduction to Erlocip 150mg Tablet
Erlocip 150mg 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.It is also used in advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer if the previous therapy failed to stop the disease.
Erlocip 150mg 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. The doctor will periodically monitor kidney and liver function. Inform the physician about any history of clotting disorders or medicines taken for clotting disorders, as the Erlocip 150mg 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 Erlocip 150mg Tablet
Erlocip 150mg 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 Erlocip 150mg 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 Erlocip 150 mg tablet and cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Erlocip 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 Erlocip 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 your doctor if you missed the dose or taken more.
Safety Advices for Erlocip 150mg Tablet
Pregnancy
Taking Erlocip 150 mg Tablet while pregnancy 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 Erlocip 150mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for risks and benefits.
Lungs
It is unknown whether Erlocip 150 mg Tablets affect the lungs. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
This medicine is not recommended in patients with severe liver diseases. Inform your physician if patients have any liver disorders.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Erlocip 100 Tablets. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
It is not known whether Erlocip 150 mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience symptoms affecting your ability to concentrate and react.
Side Effects of Erlocip 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, buildup of gas
- Hair loss, dry skin, itching
- Tiredness, fever
- Abnormal liver function
- Inflammation around fingernail
- acne, cracked skin
- bleeding from nose, stomach, intestines
- reduced kidney function
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