Description
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CompositionAfatinib 30mg
SimilarityXovoltib 30mg 30s
StorageRoom Temperature
MG Medicals, Briefing of Gilotrif 30mg 30 Tablet
Uses of Gilotrif 30mg 30 Tablet
Gilotrif 30mg Tablet is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. It is used in patients in whom the cancer has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic), who have abnormal epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) genes, and have not been previously treated for metastatic lung cancer.
Gilotrif 30mg 30 Tablet side reactions
Diarrhoea, Rash, Mouth sore, Nail inflammation, Dry skin, Acne, Decreased appetite, Nausea, Vomiting, Itching
How to take Gilotrif 30mg 30 Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Gilotrif 30mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Gilotrif 30mg 30 Tablet works
Gilotrif 30mg 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 Gilotrif 30mg 30 Tablet
- You have been prescribed Gilotrif 30mg Tablet for the treatment of certain type of lung cancer (non-small cell lung cancer).
- Take Gilotrif 30mg Tablet on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after a meal.
- Diarrhea is common with Gilotrif 30mg Tablet and may sometimes be severe. Your doctor may prescribe medicines to treat diarrhea. Stay hydrated and take this medicine exactly as directed.
- Gilotrif 30mg Tablet can make your skin sensitive to the sun. Limit your time in the sun. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing if you have to be in sunlight.
- Gilotrif 30mg Tablet can cause redness, rash, and acne. Get treatment for skin reactions as soon as you notice them.
MG Medicals, Tips & Warnings
Alcohol
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Gilotrif 30mg 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
No information is available on the use of Gilotrif 30mg Tablet during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Kidney
Gilotrif 30mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Gilotrif 30mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
Gilotrif 30mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Gilotrif 30mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
MG Medicals, If miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Gilotrif 30mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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