Technical Details:

• Brand Name: Geftinat
• Manufacturer: Natco
• Ingredients: Gefitinib
• Type: Tablet
• Power: 250 mg

WHAT IS GEFTINAT?

Gefitinib fit in to a group of anti-cancer medications recognized as tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI). These medications work by hindering chemical messengers (known as tyrosine kinases) that send signs to cells to grow. It stops cancer cells from rising and spreading.

USES:

Geftinat is taken into use for the handling of non-small cell lung cancer, which has blowout into neighboring tissues (close by advanced cancer) or to additional parts of the body in persons with special sorts of tumors. For Gefitinib to act, the cancer cells require to have receptors for a protein known as Epidermal Growth Factor (EGFR).

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS:

Like any other medications, Gefitinib may also cause some key or minor side-effects. If you suffer any of the subsequent stern side effects from it contact your prescriber instantly:
Acne; Weakness; Rash; Dry skin; Mouth sores; Mouth Sore; Itching; Reduced Appetite; Vomiting etc.

Pursue medical care right away if any of these side effects occur:
Severe allergic responses (hives; rash; trouble breathing; itching; stiffness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, eyelids, face, tongue, lips); dark urine; cough; eye irritation, dizziness; or pain; fatigue; persistent diarrhea; fever; swelling of the ankles or feet; stomach pain; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS:

1) Before beginning Gefitinib treatment, make certain you tell your medical administer about any other medicines you are on (comprising over-the-counter, vitamins, prescription, herbal remedies, etc.)

2) Inform your medical specialist if you have/ suffered with pulmonary fibrosis (damaging of the lungs) or breathing troubles, eye or vision troubles, or liver disease.

3) Do not breast feed if you are taking this medicine. You must attempt to retain your regular schedules with your doctor.

4) This is so your medical practitioner can check on your improvement. If you are going through dental treatment or an operation, at all times tell the person carrying it out, which medicines you are taking.