Tarceva 150mg TABLET

Tarceva 150mg TABLET

Cancers of the pancreas and the non-small lungs are treated with Tarceva 150mg TABLET.

The best time to take an Tarceva 150mg TABLET is at least an hour before or two hours after meal. Your doctor should determine the appropriate dosage and how often you should take it. This will vary from treatment to treatment and may change over time. You should strictly follow your doctor’s instructions. Extremely harmful effects can occur if it is taken incorrectly or in excessive quantities. If your doctor has told you to continue taking the medication, do so even if you haven’t yet noticed any improvement; it may take several weeks or months before you feel any positive effects.

Nausea, vomiting, fatigue, skin rash, and loss of weight are among the most often reported negative reactions to this medication. Because of the potential for severe diarrhoea, it is recommended that you either take in lots of fluids or consult your doctor. If you’ve been affected, it’s important to always wear sunscreen or other sun protection when going outside. You should see a doctor if you have any sort of ulceration in your mouth, eyesight issues, or trouble breathing. If you’re taking this medication, your doctor may want to check up on your liver function regularly.

Make sure your healthcare providers know about any other medications you are taking, since they may be affected by this one or vice versa. Pregnancy and nursing are two situations in which this medication should not be used. Avoiding conception during therapy necessitates the use of highly effective contraception by both males and females. To get the most benefit from this medication, you should refrain from smoking while taking it. To avoid possible drug interactions, wait at least two hours after taking cancer medication before taking an antacid or any other medication.

Indication

• Non-small cell lung cancer
• Pancreatic cancer

Benefits

In Non-small cell lung cancer
Both smokers and non-smokers are susceptible to developing non-small cell lung cancer, making it one of the most common forms of lung cancer. The non-small cell lung cancer drug Tarceva 150mg TABLET can be used alone or in conjunction with other drugs to treat the disease. Talk to your doctor about the potential side effects and benefits of taking this medicine, as it is extremely powerful and potentially fatal. Avoid alcohol and increase your water intake to maintain hydration during this treatment.

In Pancreatic cancer
The pancreas plays a crucial role in the digestion of food and the metabolism of blood sugar levels by secreting insulin. The treatment of pancreatic cancer with this drug will alleviate associated symptoms, such as loss of appetite and weight loss, and improve the patient’s quality of life. Inhibiting the production and spread of cancer-promoting substances, Tarceva 150mg TABLET is an effective treatment for pancreatic cancer. It improves both longevity and health.

Side effects

Most side effects don’t need to be treated by a doctor, and they go away as your body adapts to the medicine. You should consult your doctor if the symptoms continue or if you are concerned.

Common side effects of Tarceva 150mg TABLET

• Abdominal pain
• Bone pain
• Breathlessness
• Constipation
• Cough
• Diarrhea
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Infection
• Muscle pain
• Nausea
• Rash
• Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
• Vomiting
• Weight loss

How to use

Take this medication as prescribed by your doctor in the dosage and time frame specified. Take it all in at once. Avoid chewing, crushing or breaking it in any way. It is best to take Tarceva 150mg TABLET without meal.

How it works

Tarceva 150mg TABLET is a cancer preventative drug. Lung cancer cells have epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR) expressed on their surfaces, which controls the proliferation of the cancer cells. By attaching to the chemical messenger EGFR, this medication blocks the EGFR-mediated cancer signalling pathways. This limits the cancer cells’ ability to develop further.

Precautions

Alcohol – SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR DOCTOR
It’s not known if Tarceva 150mg TABLET and alcohol are compatible. Please seek medical advice.

 Pregnancy – SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR DOCTOR
Tarceva 150mg TABLET is unsafe for Pregnant women, as there is clear evidence of harm to the unborn. However, if the advantages outweigh the potential hazards, the doctor may prescribe it in specific life-threatening cases. Please seek medical advice.

Breast feeding – SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR DOCTOR
Use of Tarceva 150mg TABLET while breast-feeding is most likely harmful to the infant. The medicine may enter into the breast milk and harm the baby, according to a minimal amount of human data.

Driving – SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR DOCTOR
It is unknown if Tarceva 150mg TABLET affects a person’s ability to drive. If you encounter any symptoms that impair your focus or your ability to respond, avoid driving.

Kidney – SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Patients with kidney condition can safely take Tarceva 150mg TABLET. There is no need to modify the dosage of Tarceva 150mg TABLET.
Patients with serious kidney condition should avoid taking this medicine.

Liver – CAUTION
Patients with liver problems should use Soranib Tablet with caution. A change in the dosage of Soranib Tablet is possible. Please seek medical advice.
There is a lack of data about the use of Tarceva 150mg TABLET in such patients. No change in the dosage is required for patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Tips

Non-small cell lung cancer that has progressed to other parts of the body or is locally advanced is treated with Tarceva 150mg TABLET.

It should be consumed either one hour before or two hours after meal.

Potential adverse effects include diarrhoea. If it continues or if you notice blood in your stools, you should drink lots of water and contact your doctor.

Pregnancy should be avoided as much as possible while using this medication and for at least one month thereafter.

This medication increases your skin’s sensitivity to sunlight. Put on sunscreen or other forms of protection before moving outside.

Do not smoke while taking this medication, as doing so reduces the drug’s effectiveness and may necessitate adjusting your dosage.

It may interfere with the effectiveness of medications that lower stomach acid, so you shouldn’t take it with antacids or H2 blockers like ranitidine.

If you have any changes in your eyesight, or if your cough, shortness of breath, or breathing issues worsen while taking this medication, you should contact your doctor immediately.

While taking this medication, your doctor may want to check your blood on a frequent basis to check how well your liver is functioning.

Avoid using this medication during pregnancy, if you are trying to conceive, or while you are breastfeeding.

If you miss to take a Tarceva 150mg TABLET, skip the missed one and return to your regular schedule instead. It is not recommended to take two doses of the medication at the same time.

Packing

10 tablets in 1 strip