Indias Best ePharmacy: Geftib Tablet

Constituents

Gefitinib (250mg)

Usage of Geftib Tablet

Non-small cell lung cancer

Description of Geftib Tablet

Geftib 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.

Possible Side-effects

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 Geftib

Diarrhea
Dry skin
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Rash
Vomiting
Weakness
Weight loss
Eating disorder
Allergic reaction

Unit

30 tablets

Manufacturer

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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How to use Geftib Tablet

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. Geftib Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Geftib 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 Geftib Tablet.

Geftib 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.

Geftib Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Geftib Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Geftib Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Geftib Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Geftib Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Geftib Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Expert Advice

Geftib Tablet helps treat non-small cell lung cancer that is locally advanced, or has spread to other areas of the body.
Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
Do not take antacids (to reduce the acid level of your stomach) 2 hours before or 1 hour after taking this medicine.
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.
Inform your doctor if you develop ulceration in your mouth, changes in your vision or if you experience a worsening cough, shortness of breath, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to monitor your liver function while you are having treatment with this medicine.