Etbmed 100mg Tablet
Rs.3839for 1 bottle(s) (30 tablets each)
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Etbmed 100mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Etbmed 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Etbmed 100mg 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Etbmed 100mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Etbmed 100mg Tablet
Erlotinib(100mg)
Etbmed tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer.
How etbmed tablet works
Etbmed 100mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. Epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR) are expressed on the lung cancer cell surfaces that modulate their growth. This medicine works by binding the chemical messenger, EGFR, hence, inhibits the cancer signaling pathways mediated by EGFR. This is how it restricts further growth of the cancer cells.
Common side effects of etbmed tablet
Abdominal pain, Bone pain, Breathlessness, Constipation, Cough, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Fever, Infection, Muscle pain, Nausea, Rash, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Vomiting, Weight loss
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Expert advice FOR Etbmed Tablet
- Erlotinib helps treat non-small cell lung cancer that is locally advanced, or has spread to other areas of the body.
- It should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after the meal.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it.
- It makes your skin sensitive towards sunlight. Apply sunscreen or wear protective clothing while going out.
- It is advisable to avoid smoking while taking this medicine, as it makes the drug ineffective and requires dose adjustment.
- Do not take it with medication lowering the stomach acid (such as antacids, H2 blockers including ranitidine), as it may affect the working of medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you develop ulceration in your mouth, changes in your vision or if you experience a worsening cough, shortness of breath, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
- Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to monitor your liver function while you are having treatment with this medicine.
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions FOR Etbmed 100mg Tablet
Erlotinib
Q. How should Etbmed 100mg Tablet be taken?
Etbmed 100mg Tablet is a pill to be taken by mouth, once a day without food as prescribed by your doctor. It is important that you take Etbmed 100mg Tablet empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 house after meals. It is advisable to take it the same time each day so that you remember when to take it.
Q. Is Etbmed 100mg Tablet a chemotherapy drug?
Etbmed 100mg Tablet is not a conventional chemotherapy medicine. Etbmed 100mg Tablet belongs to a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of an abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This in turn helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.
Q. How long can I take Etbmed 100mg Tablet?
You need to take Etbmed 100mg Tablet every day, as long as your doctor prescribes it for you. The duration of treatment may vary from person to person.