Geficent250mg
Tablet
Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Geficent. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Geficent 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 ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Geficent is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Geficent may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Geficent may make you feel weak. This may affect your driving ability. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Geficent should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Geficent may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Geficent is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Geficent may not be needed in t... View More |
Introduction
Geficent is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. It is used in patients in which it has spread to other parts of the body, who have abno... View More
Uses of Geficent
- Non-small cell lung cancer
Side effects of Geficent
- Diarrhea
- Dry skin
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Rash
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Vomiting
- Weakness
How to use Geficent
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. Geficent may be taken with... View More
How Geficent works
Geficent 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... View More
What if you forget to take Geficent?
If you miss a dose of Geficent, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
- Geficent helps treat non-small cell lung cancer that is locally advanced, or has spread to other areas of the body.
- Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
- Do not take antacids (to reduce the acid level of your stomach) 2 hours before or 1 hour after taking this medicine.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it.
- Inform your doctor if you develop ulceration in your mouth, changes in your vision or if you experience a worsening cough, shortness of breath, or breat... View More
- Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to monitor your liver function while you are having treatment with this medicine.
Indication
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Administration
Film-coated tab: May be taken with or without food. May also be dispersed in ½ glass of plain, non-carbonated water. No other liqd should be used. Drop ... View More
Adult Dose
Oral Locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung carcinoma Adult: 250 mg once daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Lactation.
Mode of Action
Gefitinib is a synthetic anilinoquinazoline which inhibits the intracellular phosphorylation of numerous tyrosine kinases associated w/ transmembrane ce... View More
Precaution
Patients w/ concurrent idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, acute onset or worsening pulmonary or eye symptoms. Renal and hepatic impairment. Pregnancy. Monit... View More
Side Effect
>10% Skin reactions, all grades (47%),Diarrhea, all grades (29%),Decreased appetite, all grades (17%),Vomiting, all grades (14%),Increased ALT, all gra... View More
Interaction
Concomitant use w/ CYP3A4 inducers (e.g. rifampicin, phenytoin, carbamazepine, barbiturates) may reduce serum gefitinib levels. Plasma concentrations ma... View More
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