Description
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CompositionErlotinib (150mg)
UsageNon-small cell lung cancer, Pancreatic cancer
MG Medicals, Briefing of Erlons 150mg 30 Tablet
Uses of Erlons 150mg 30 TabletErlons 150mg Tablet is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer.
Erlons 150mg 30 Tablet side reactionsSide Effects of Erlons are Nausea, Vomiting, Fatigue, Breathing difficulty, Abdominal pain, Edema (swelling), Weight loss, Loss of appetite, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Infection, Bone pain, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Fever, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Rash.
How to take Erlons 150mg 30 TabletTake this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Erlons 150mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Erlons 150mg 30 Tablet worksErlons 150mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.
MG Medicals, More Suggestion
Suggestion for Erlons 150mg 30 Tablet
- Erlotinib tablets should be taken either 1 hour before or 2 hours after ingestion of food.
- Erlotinib is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
- Stop smoking and use effective contraceptive measures while on erlotinib treatment.
- Do not start erlotinib if you use contact lenses, have had eye problems (ulcers in front part of eye, dry eyes, inflammation in front part of eye), liver or kidney problems, Gilbert??s syndrome (liver disorder that causes increased bilirubin), intolerance to some sugars, are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- Tell your doctor if you suffer from breathing difficulty associated with fever or cough, severe diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, severe blistering or peeling of skin, severe pain in abdomen, acute or increasing pain and redness in eye, blurred vision or sensitivity to light, increased eye watering.
MG Medicals, Tips & Warnings
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Erlons 150mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
caution
Erlons 150mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
It is not known whether Erlons 150mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
Erlons 150mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Erlons 150mg Tablet is recommended. Use of this medicine is not advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
caution
Erlons 150mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Erlons 150mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Erlons 150mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
MG Medicals, If miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Erlons 150mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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