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Gefitinib
How Gefitinib works
Gefitinib 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.
Side Effects
Nausea, Rash, Vomiting, Weakness, Loss of appetite, Dry skin, Diarrhoea, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Usage
Gefitinib is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer
It is used in patients in which it has spread to other parts of the body, who have abnormal epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) genes, and who have not had previous treatment for cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Gefitinib a monoclonal antibody?No. It is not a monoclonal antibody.It is a tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
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