Geftinat / Gefitinib / Iressa

Geftinat is used for curing non-small cell lung cancer and effectively blocks the action of chemicals which multiply the growth of cancer cells. The medicine is formulated by using gefitinib and basically belongs to a class of anti-cancer medications called epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors.

Strength : 250mg tablets
Dosages : Take gefitinib at around the same time every day exactly as directed by Doctor.
Overdose : May lead to:-

• diarrhea
• rashes

Precautions & Warnings:

• Should not be taken without consulting the doctor if the patient ever had pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of the lungs), or liver or kidney disease
• Not recommended if the patient is allergic to the medicine or any of its constituents
• Kindly notify the doctor immediately, if allergic reactions (difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives), lung problems, liver problems, eye problems, severe nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or diarrhea during treatment are noticed
• Doctor consultation recommended for pregnant women or for those who are breast feeding their child

Note: Geftinat-Gefitinib / Iressa is a prescription drug and should be used under proper medical guidance and advice. Do not share the medicine with others, since they may be suffering from a problem that is not effectively treated by this drug.

Drug Interactions:

• Cimetidine, ranitidine, esomeprazole, lansoprazole, omeprazole
• Rifampin or phenytoin
• Ketoconazole, itraconazole, fluconazole, erythromycin, clarithromycin, ritonavir, nelfinavir, indinavir, nefazodone
• The blood-thinning effects of warfarin may be increased by geftinat and hence, the risk of bleeding may increase