Gefitinib (250mg)
Geftistar 250mg Tablet should be taken in a dose as recommended by the doctor. You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises for it. The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment. Your doctor may advice for regular monitoring of liver function while your taking this medicine.Common side effects include diarrhea, dry skin, loss of appetite, and nausea. Drink plenty of fluids to reduce the risk of side effects. Inform your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or get worse. In case you develop ulceration in mouth, changes in your vision, or breathing difficulties than it is better to inform the doctor.Women who are undergoing treatment should use effective contraception method. It is important to avoid pregnancy during the treatment and for a month after completing the course of medicine. Let your doctor also know about all the other medications you are taking.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Geftistar
10 tablets
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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. Geftistar 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Geftistar 250mg Tablet 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.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Geftistar 250mg Tablet.
Geftistar 250mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Geftistar 250mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Geftistar 250mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Geftistar 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Geftistar 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Geftistar 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Geftistar 250mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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