Gefitinib

Information about Gefitinib

Gefitinib uses

Gefitinib 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.

How gefitinib works

Gefitinib 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.

Common side effects of gefitinib

Diarrhea, Nausea, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Vomiting, Weakness, Decreased appetite, Fever, Hair loss, Pancreatic inflammation, Conjunctivitis, Eyelid inflammation, Hemorrhage, Interstitial lung disease, Dryness in mouth, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Urticaria, Corneal erosion, Gastrointestinal perforation, Hepatitis (viral infection of liver), Palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Erythema multiforme, Hemorrhagic cystitis

Available Medicine for Gefitinib

Geftinat
₹5900
Natco Pharma Ltd
2 variant(s)
Gefitero
₹2655
Hetero Drugs Ltd
1 variant(s)
Geftib
₹1436 to ₹5162
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
2 variant(s)
Gefticip
₹2009 to ₹5492
Cipla Ltd
3 variant(s)
Kabigef
₹2139
Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
1 variant(s)
Geftistar
₹1536
Lupin Ltd
1 variant(s)
Geffon
1 variant(s)
Emfib
1 variant(s)
Chemogef
₹1176
Neon Laboratories Ltd
1 variant(s)
Geficad
1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Gefitinib

Gefitinib helps treat non-small cell lung cancer that is locally advanced, or has spread to other areas of the body.
Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
Do not take antacids (to reduce the acid level of your stomach) 2 hours before or 1 hour after taking this medicine.
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.
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.