Erlonat 100mg Tablet

Introduction to Erlonat 100mg Tablet

Erlonat 100 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.

Erlonat 100 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; Your doctor will periodically monitor your kidney and liver function.

Inform your physician if you have any clotting disorders or medicines taken for clotting disorders, as the Erlonat 100 mg Tablet may increase the tendency to bleed. Inform your physician if you develop pain in the eye, blurred vision, cough, fever, shortness of breath, severe abdominal pain, and persistent diarrhea while taking this medicine. You 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 Erlonat 100mg Tablet

Erlonat 100 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 Erlonat 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 Erlonat 100 mg tablet and cause undesirable side effects.

More Information about Erlonat 100mg 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 Erlonat 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 you missed the dose or have taken more.

Safety Advices for Erlonat 100mg Tablet

Pregnancy

Taking an Erlonat 100 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 the Erlonat 100 mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for risks and benefits.

Lungs

It is unknown whether Erlonat 100 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 you have any liver disorders.

Alcohol

It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Erlonat 100 mg Tablets. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

It is not known whether Erlonat 100 mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience symptoms affecting your ability to concentrate and react.

Side Effects of Erlonat 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, 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

Recently Viewed