It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Osicent 80. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Osicent 80 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Osicent 80 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
SAFE
Osicent 80 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Osicent 80 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Osicent 80 is recommended.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Osicent 80 is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Osicent 80 is recommended.
Medicine Overview of Osicent 80mg Tablet
Introduction
Osicent 80 is a protein kinase inhibitors used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. It is used in the treatment of adult patients who have certain EGFR mutations.
Osicent 80 can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the sam...
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Uses of Osicent 80
Non-small cell lung cancer
Side effects of Osicent 80
Common
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Rash
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
How to use Osicent 80
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. Osicent 80 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Osicent 80 works
Osicent 80 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.
What if you forget to take Osicent 80?
If you miss a dose of Osicent 80, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Osicent 80 is used for the treatment of thyroid cancer.
Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
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.
Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure su...
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It may cause serious bleeding problem. Inform your doctor if you get headaches, stomach pain or if you notice blood in your urine or stools.
Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Brief Description
Indication
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer,
Indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) T790M mutation-positive n...
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Administration
May be taken with or without food: Take at the same time each day. Swallow whole, do not crush/split/chew.
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Adult Dose
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
80 mg once daily.
Hepatic impairment
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Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment
Mild-to-moderate (CrCl 30-89 mL/min): No dose adjustment required
Severe or ESRD (CrCl <30 mL/min): There is no recommended dose
Contraindication
None
Mode of Action
Osimertinib is kinase inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), which binds irreversibly to certain mutant forms of EGFR (T790M, L858R...
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Precaution
Determine EGFR T790M mutation status prior to treatment. Interstitial lung disease (eg, pneumonitis). Avoid use in patients w/ congenital long QT synd...
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