Erlonat 150

Erlonat 150 (Erlotinib)

Erlonat 150 (Erlotinib) is an anti-cancer drug. It is a drug used to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and also for pancreatic cancer.

Especially the Erlonat 150 (Erlotinib) is used for NSCLC with conversions, i.e., mutations in the EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor). This tablet is prescribed to the victims who have cancer of the lungs which is at a severe developed stage or metastatic lung cancer. This drug is identified as a tyrosine kinase inhibitor and acts by inhibiting the growth of cancerous cells. The usefulness of this drug may vary from person to person, so it is strictly advisable to consult an Oncologist before consuming the medicine.

Erlonat 150 (Erlotinib) in unresectable non-small cell lung cancer increases the general survival by 19% and progression-free survival by 29% when put into chemotherapy compared with chemotherapy alone.

The combination of erlotinib with gemcitabine treats locally advanced, unresectable, and metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Administration of Erlonat 150 (Erlotinib)

Strictly take the medication as prescribed by the physician. The route of administration of this drug is oral. It must be taken at least one hour before or after two hours of the meals. A person should not consume this medicine with meals. Swallow the drug as a whole with a water sip and do not chew or grind the medicine. According to the patient’s condition, the doctor will prescribe the dose of the medicine and go on with the medicine as long as the doctor recommends, obtaining better and effective results. Do not buy or consume the medicine without any consultation of the physician; it may lead to a severe condition.

Cautions while taking Erlonat 150 (Erlotinib)

• Erlonat 150 (Erlotinib) is not advised for patients with serious liver or kidney diseases and children or adolescents below 18 years.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not take this medicine unnecessarily without any consultation from a physician because it may cause harm to both mother and the child.
• Avoid the consumption of booze till the dose of medicines is completed.
• Do not take medicine if you have a hypersensitivity or allergic reaction to erlotinib or any other medicine constituents.
• Consult before taking medication if having problems like inflammation in the eyes, Gilbert’s syndrome or peptic ulcer, etc.

Common side effects of Erlonat 150 (Erlotinib)

• Skin rashes in the area where the sun is exposed
• Loss of appetite, not possessing the urge to eat the food
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Indigestion and flatulence
• Loss in body weight
• Depression
• Headache
• Infection may be caused
• Difficulty in inhaling and exhaling
• Cough
• Irritation in mouth
• Bumping acnes and itching of the skin
• Dryness or crack skin
• Fatigue, sickness, elevated temperature of the body, Rigors
• Nasal bleeding
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Hair loss or infection of the hair follicles.

Severe side effects of Erlonat 150 (Erlotinib)

• Irritation in the eyes due to keratitis or conjunctivitis
• Lung irritation, interstitial lung disease
• Brutal abdominal pain
• Liver failure
• Abrupt difficulty in inhaling and exhaling with cough or elevated body temperature
• Chronic vomiting and diarrhea

Some rare side effects of Erlonat 150 (Erlotinib)

• Gastrointestinal tract toxicity- may result in the serious or lethal gastrointestinal tract perforations
• Ocular disorders may result in corneal lesions
• Ingrown hairs, like eyelashes
• Pulmonary toxicity, due to which the following may be caused:

– Bronchiolitis obliterans with organizing pneumonia (BOOP)

– Fatal asymmetric interstitial lung disease

– Interstitial pneumonitis

– Pulmonary fibrosis

• Interstitial pneumonitis is characterized by cough and intensified dyspnea. This condition may be serious and must be examined among patients whose breathing acutely worsens.

Skin toxicity can also be caused:

– Bullous

– Blistering of the skin

– Exfoliating skin conditions (some may be fatal)

– Deadly epidermal necrolysis

Besides the benefits of the Erlonat 150, it has certain side effects, so do not take medication on your own and always consult the doctor.