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Introduction to Geftinat 250mg Tablet

Geftinat 250mg Tablet is an antineoplastic drug belonging to the tyrosine kinase inhibitors, containing the active ingredient Gefitinib. It is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer. Non-small cell lung cancer is a disorder in which cells multiply in an uncontrolled and abnormal manner in the tissues of the lung. It is used in patients where the NSCLC cancer has spread to other parts of the body, who have certain types of abnormal epidermal growth factor (EGFR) genes, and patients who have not received any cancer treatment.

Some formulations of this drug may contain lactose as an inactive ingredient in which the body is unable to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products. It can cause symptoms such as bloating, and abdominal pain. If you have lactose intolerance, inform your doctor before starting this therapy. Talk with your healthcare provider if you have kidney or liver disease, vision problems, lung problems, or taking any blood thinner like warfarin. Your healthcare provider will check regular blood tests to prevent complications. Avoid consuming alcohol as it may cause dizziness.

Your healthcare practitioner will conduct a pregnancy test before you start treatment with this tablet. Discuss with your doctor effective birth control methods and utilize them for at least two weeks following the last dose. Avoid breastfeeding your baby while on the treatment as it is unknown if this drug passes into the breast milk.

Uses of Geftinat 250mg Tablet

Geftinat 250mg Tablet is used to treat

Non-small cell lung cancer.

Safety Advices for Geftinat 250mg Tablet  

Pregnancy

It is unsafe to use during pregnancy whether Geftinat 250mg Tablet can be taken during pregnancy. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy during the treatment.  

Breast Feeding

It is unsafe to breastfeed during the treatment with this Geftinat 250mg Tablet because it may cause harm to the baby. Please consult your doctor before breastfeeding.  

Lungs

It is unknown whether Geftinat 250mg Tablet can be used for patients with lung problems. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.  

Liver

It is unknown whether Geftinat 250mg Tablet can be used for patients with liver disorders. Inform your physician if you have any liver problems before starting treatment.  

Alcohol

It is unknown whether consuming alcohol interacts with the Geftinat 250mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor for more advice.  

Driving

It is unsafe to drive vehicles or operate heavy machinery after taking the Geftinat 250mg Tablet because it contains a small amount of alcohol which may cause dizziness and impair your concentration.

Side Effects of Geftinat 250mg Tablet

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

 Common
·      diarrhea
·      nausea
·      vomiting
·      loss of appetite
·      weakness
·      red or sore mouth
·      increased liver enzymes
·      itchy or cracked skin
·      dry mouth
·      red or itchy eyes
·      nail problems
·      hair loss
·      fever
·      blood in the urine and burning sensation while urinating

Product Description

Gefitinib is used to treat lung cancer. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Gefitinib blocks a certain protein (an enzyme called tyrosine kinase).

IRESSA is indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with activating mutations of EGFR-TK (see section 4.4). Treatment with IRESSA should be initiated and supervised by a physician experienced in the use of anti-cancer therapies.

What is the treatment for Iressa cancer?

Gefitinib is pronounced jeh-fit-ih-nib. It is also known as Iressa. Gefitinib is a treatment for non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread into the surrounding tissues (locally advanced) or to other parts of the body.

What is the success rate of gefitinib?

The main side-effects of gefitinib were grade 1–2 diarrhea and skin rash. A disease control rate of 46% (objective response rate 8.7%) and 1-year survival of 29% were documented.

What class of drug is IRESSA?

Iressa (gefitinib) is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor used for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletions or exon 21 (L858R) substitution mutations as detected by an FDA-approved test.

 What is it prescribed for?

Non-Small Cell Lung CancerIressa 250 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of cancer that affects the lungs

How to use Iressa?

Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking gefitinib and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Take gefitinib by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily.

How does Iressa work?

The active substance in Iressa, gefitinib, is a protein-tyrosine-kinase inhibitor. This means that it blocks specific enzymes known as tyrosine kinases. These enzymes can be found on the surface of cancer cells, such as EGFR on the surface of non-small-cell-lung-cancer cells.

Introduction 

Erlocip 150 Tablet is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer. 150 Tablet should be consumed on an empty stomach, one hour prior to, or two hours following, a meal. As long as your doctor recommends it, you should keep taking it. Depending on your needs and how you respond to treatment, the length of treatment varies.

You should follow your doctor's instructions to the letter. It can have potentially dangerous negative effects if taken improperly or in excess. The benefits might not become apparent to you for a few weeks or months, but you shouldn't stop taking it until your doctor instructs 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.

Uses :

Non-small cell lung cancerPancreatic cancer

Benefits : 

In 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. Erlocip 150 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. 

In Pancreatic cancer : 

Pancreas are very essential for digestion of whatever you eat and also for metabolism of blood sugar levels as they produce the body’s natural insulin. This medicine will help to control pancreatic cancer, and will relieve the symptoms such as, lack of appetite or unexplained weight loss. Erlocip 150 Tablet helps to stop the action of those chemicals that aid in pancreatic cancer growth and spread. It will help you live a longer and healthier life. 

Side Effects :

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.

Common side effects of Erlocip : 

Abdominal pain

Bone pain

Breathlessness

Constipation

Cough

Diarrhea

Fatigue

Fever

Infection

Muscle pain

Nausea

Rash

Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

Vomiting

Weight loss

Product Introduction

Erlotero 150mg Tablet is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer.

Erlotero 150mg 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.

Uses Of Erlotero Tablet

Non-small cell lung cancer

Pancreatic cancer

Benefits Of Erlotero Tablet

In 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. Erlotero 150mg 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.

Side Effects Of Erlotero Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common Side Effects Of Erlotero

Abdominal pain

Bone pain

Breathlessness

Constipation

Cough

Diarrhea

Fatigue

Fever

Infection

Muscle pain

Nausea

Rash

Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)

Vomiting

Weight loss

How To Use Erlotero 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. Erlotero 150mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Erlotero Tablet Works

Erlotero 150mg 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.

Product Introduction

Cyendiv 150mg Capsule is used in the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and non-small cell lung cancer. It works by targeting certain pathways involved in the growth and progression of these diseases and helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

Cyendiv 150mg Soft Gelatin Capsule should be taken with food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. 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.

Uses of Cyendiv Capsule

Treatment of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Treatment of Non-small cell lung cancer

Benefits of Cyendiv Capsule

In Treatment of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease caused by lung tissue becoming thick and stiff and eventually forming scar tissue within the lungs. The scarring, or fibrosis, seems to result from a cycle of damage and healing that occurs in the lungs. These changes are irreversible and the affected person may experience shortness of breath or dry cough as initial symptoms. Cyendiv 150mg kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells.

Side effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.

Common side effects

Diarrhea

Nausea

Abdominal pain

Vomiting

Abnormal liver function tests

Loss of appetite

Headache

Weight loss

High blood pressure

How to use Cyendiv Soft Gelatin Capsule

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. Cyendiv 150mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is to be taken with food.

How Cyendiv Soft Gelatin Capsule works

Cyendiv 150mg Soft Gelatin Capsule is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. It also blocks pathways in the body that result in fibrosis, which is the thickening or scarring of the tissue. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

Safety advice

Alcohol

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cyendiv 150mg Soft Gelatin Capsule.

Pregnancy

Cyendiv 150mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks.

Breast feeding

Cyendiv 150mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

Cyendiv 150mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. You may feel sick after taking this medicine and this could affect your driving.

Kidney

Cyendiv 150mg Soft Gelatin Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cyendiv 150mg Soft Gelatin Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. There is limited information available on the use of Cyendiv 150mg Soft Gelatin Capsule in these patients.

Liver

Cyendiv 150mg Soft Gelatin Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cyendiv 150mg Soft Gelatin Capsule may be needed.

•          Diarrhea
•          Decreased appetite
•          Vomiting
•          Dry skin
•          Itching
•          Nail disorder
•          Acne
•          Inflammation of the lips
•          Mouth sores

Product introduction

Navelbine 10mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication used in the treatment of breast cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.

It is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. 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, weakness, fatigue, and hair loss. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor 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. Men are advised to seek guidance and counselling on sperm conservation before taking this therapy.

Uses of Navelbine Injection

Breast cancer

Non-small cell lung cancer

Benefits of Navelbine Injection

In Breast cancer

Navelbine 10mg Injection helps to treat breast cancer and it may be used alone or in combination with other medicines or treatment modalities like chemotherapy. It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. Navelbine 10mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Discuss with your doctor if any of the side effects bother you.

In 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. Navelbine 10mg Injection 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.

Product introduction

Navelbine 50mg Injection is an anti-cancer medication used in the treatment of breast cancer and non-small cell lung cancer.

It is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. 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, weakness, fatigue, and hair loss. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver, and blood uric acid levels. Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your doctor 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. Men are advised to seek guidance and counselling on sperm conservation before taking this therapy.

Uses of Navelbine Injection

Breast cancer

Non-small cell lung cancer

Benefits of Navelbine Injection

In Breast cancer

Navelbine 50mg Injection helps to treat breast cancer and it may be used alone or in combination with other medicines or treatment modalities like chemotherapy. It relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipples or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. Navelbine 50mg Injection kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. Discuss with your doctor if any of the side effects bother you.

In 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. Navelbine 50mg Injection 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.Side effects of Navelbine Injection Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them.