Gefitinib

Gefitinib

Classification: Anticancer Medicine

Gefitinib?

It is a targeted anticancer medicine used against lung cancer.

Uses

• • Non-small cell lung cancer
• • Previously treated lung cancer
• • Advanced lung cancer
• • Head and neck cancer (off-label)

Working of Gefitinib

• • Inhibits cancer cell protein
• • Stops cancer cell growth and proliferation
• • Shrinks the tumor size

Common Side Effects

• • Diarrhea
• • Reduced hunger
• • Nausea
• • Vomiting
• • Liver dysfunction
• • Skin rashes
• • Redness of the eyes
• • Tiredness

Serious Side Effects

• • Skin peeling, severe rashes
• • Inflammation of the lungs
• • Eye damage
• • Jaundice
• • Liver toxicity
• • Shortness of breath

Precautions

To be used cautiously in:

• • Liver disorder
• • Respiratory disorders
• • Lung disorders
• • Kidney disorders
• • Eye disorders
• • Avoid certain medications: Rifampin, phenytoin, and antacids

Contraindications

• • Hypersensitivity to the drug compound
• • Breastfeeding mothers
• • Pregnant women

Important Safety and Monitoring Note

Monitor:

• • Liver functions
• • Skin issues
• • Breathing difficulties
• • Changes in vision or redness
• • Use contraception before and during treatment

Warnings

To be used under a doctor's supervision.

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