Description
Marketer:Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd,Composition:Gefitinib (250mg), medicine_type:drugs,how_to_use: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. Meftinib 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time., safety_advise:– Alcohol : UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Meftinib 250mg Tablet. | – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Meftinib 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. | – Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Meftinib 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. | – Driving : UNSAFE
Meftinib 250mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. | – Kidney : CAUTION
Meftinib 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Meftinib 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | – Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Meftinib 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Meftinib 250mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.,if_miss:If you miss a dose of Meftinib 250mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose. Packaging Detail:strip of 10 tablets,Package:Strip,Qty:10. Product Form:Tablet, prescription_required:Prescription Required,Fact_Box:Chemical Class :: Quinazolinamines|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI NEOPLASTICS|Action Class :: Tyrosine kinase inhibitors, primary_use:Non-small cell lung cancer,storage:Store below 30°C, common_side_effect:Diarrhea | Dry skin | Loss of appetite | Nausea | Rash | Vomiting | Weakness | Weight loss | Eating disorder | Allergic reaction, pregnan:cyInteraction:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR, country_of_origin:India,How it works:Meftinib 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. Manufacturer details:, description:Meftinib 250mg Tablet 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. Meftinib 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.