Tarceva 100mg TABLET
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Tarceva 100mg TABLET
Tarceva 100mg TABLET is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer. Tarceva 100mg TABLET should be taken on an empty stomach or should be taken one hour before or 2 hour after meal. You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises it. The duration of treatment varies according to your needs and response to treatment. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, rash, and weight loss. It may cause severe diarrhea, drink plenty of fluids or consult with your doctor if it bothers you. It makes you sensitive towards sunlight, hence wear protective clothing or use sunscreen while going out. In case you develop ulceration in mouth, changes in your vision, or breathing difficulties than it is better to inform the doctor. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of liver function while you are taking this medicine. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy. It is advised to quit smoking while taking this medicine as it can affect the working of the medicine. If you have to take an antacid or any other medicine, take it at a gap of at least 2 hours after taking the cancer medicine. There is a Patient Support Program/Patient Assistance Program available in India for this medicine, being managed by Tata 1mg. Please contact your prescribing doctor to know more about the same. You may also call on (1800-102-1618) for more details.
Product Highlights and Usage:
Uses: Pancreatic cancer | Non-small cell lung cancer Benefits: Non-small cell lung cancer Non-small cell lung cancer is one of the major kinds of lung cancer and it affects both smokers as well as non-smokers. Tarceva 100mg TABLET helps treat non-small cell lung cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
How it works:
Tarceva 100mg TABLET is an anti-cancer medication. Epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR) are expressed on the lung cancer cell surfaces that modulate their growth. This medicine works by binding the chemical messenger, EGFR, hence, inhibits the cancer signaling pathways mediated by EGFR. This is how it restricts further growth of the cancer cells.
Directions for use:
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. Tarceva 100mg TABLET is to be taken on an empty stomach.
Warning & Precaution:
Safety Advice: Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tarceva 100mg TABLET. Please consult your doctor. Pregnancy: Tarceva 100mg TABLET is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks. Breast feeding: Tarceva 100mg TABLET may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor. Driving: It is not known whether Tarceva 100mg TABLET alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor. Kidney: There is limited data available on the use of Tarceva 100mg TABLET in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Use of this medicine is not advised in patients with severe kidney disease. Liver: Tarceva 100mg TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Side Effects: Abdominal pain | Breathlessness | Cough | Diarrhea | Fatigue | Infection | Nausea | Rash | Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth) | Vomiting | Decreased appetite | Dry skin | Itching
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