Gefinix 250250mg
Tablet
Beacon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Gefinix 250. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Gefinix 250 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Gefinix 250 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 Gefinix 250 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Gefinix 250 may make you feel weak. This may affect your driving ability. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Gefinix 250 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gefinix 250 may be needed. Please consult your doctor... View More |
| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Gefinix 250 is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Gefinix 250 may not be neede... View More |
Introduction
Gefinix 250 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 a... View More
Uses of Gefinix 250
- Non-small cell lung cancer
Side effects of Gefinix 250
- Diarrhea
- Dry skin
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Rash
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Vomiting
- Weakness
How to use Gefinix 250
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. Gefinix 250 may be taken w... View More
How Gefinix 250 works
Gefinix 250 is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to s... View More
What if you forget to take Gefinix 250?
If you miss a dose of Gefinix 250, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
- Gefinix 250 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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