Gefitinib

Gefitinib

Classification - Anticancer Medicine

Gefitinib?

It is a targeted anticancer medicine used against lung cancer.

Uses

• Non-small cell lung cancer
• Previously treated lung cancer
• Advanced lung cancer
• Head and Neck cancer (off-label)

Working of Gefitinib -

• Inhibits cancer cell protein
• Stops cancer cell growth and proliferation
• Shrinks the tumor size

Common side effects

• Diarrhea
• Reduced hunger
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Liver dysfunction
• Skin rashes
• Redness of the eyes
• Tiredness

Serious side effects

• Skin peeling, severe rashes
• Inflammation of the lungs
• Eye damage
• Jaundice
• Liver toxicity
• Shortness of breath

Precautions

• To be used cautiously in -
• Liver disorder
• Respiratory disorders
• Lung disorders
• Kidney disorders
• Eye disorders
• Avoid certain medications- Rifampin, phenytoin, and antacids

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to the drug compound.
• Breastfeeding mothers
• Pregnant women

Important safety and monitoring note:

Monitor-

• Liver functions
• Use contraception before and during treatment
• Skin issues
• Breathing
• Changes in vision or redness

Warnings

• To be used under a doctor's supervision.

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