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Erlolieva 150mg Tablet

Salt Composition: ERLOTINIB

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Erlolieva 150mg Tablet

Categories: Oncology

Conditions: Anti Cancer

Product Introduction

Erlolieva 150mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine used in the treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. In patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer, Erlolieva 150mg Tablet is administered in combination with Gemcitabine. Cancer involves abnormal and uncontrolled multiplication of cells within the body.

Administration of this medicine may lead to kidney and liver failure. Your doctor will periodically monitor kidney and liver function during treatment. Inform your physician about any history of clotting disorders or medicines taken for clotting disorders, as Erlolieva 150mg Tablet may increase the tendency to bleed. Inform your physician if you develop pain in the eye, blurred vision, cough, fever, shortness of breath, severe abdominal pain, and persistent diarrhea while taking this medicine.

Patients are advised not to smoke while treated with this medicine, as smoking may decrease the amount of medicine in the blood. Wear protective clothing and sunscreen while going outside.

Uses

Advanced or metastatic non-small lung cancer (NSCLC) Advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer

How it works

Erlolieva 150mg Tablet prevents the activity of a protein called epidermal growth factor receptor (EFGR), a protein involved in the spread and growth of cancer cells.

How to Use

Always take this medicine as prescribed by the doctor. The tablet must be taken at least one hour before or two hours after taking food. Contact the doctor if any missed dose or taken more.

Side Effects

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious: Persistent or severe diarrhea Pain in the eye, blurred vision sudden difficulty in breathing accompanied by cough and fever severe pain in your abdomen liver failure Common: Rash, worsened in sun-exposed areas Loss of appetite, decreased weight Infection Headache, changes in skin sensation Depression Nausea Mouth irritation Indigestion, stomach pain, buildup of gas Hair loss, dry skin, itching Tiredness, fever Abnormal liver function Inflammation around fingernail acne, cracked skin bleeding from nose, stomach, intestines reduced kidney function

Expert Tips

Inform the doctor if the patient has vision problems, use of contact lenses,clotting disorders,intolerance to sugar and medication taken for cholesterol before starting this medication. This medication should not be taken along with the food and it can be taken either before or after food as it increases the effectiveness of the medication. It is not recommended for individuals below 18 years of age. Inform the doctor about kidney, liver disorders as this medication is not recommended in the patient’s with kidney and liver disorders. Avoid making plans to have children or during pregnancy because this medicine is highly unsafe and causes harmful effects on the developing baby.

References

  1. Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Targeted Therapies: Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors, Monoclonal Antibodies, and Cytokines, 12th edition, 2011, 1735-1737.
  2. Mylan, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [ Revised on Jan 2020] [ Accessed on 14th April 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.11264.pdf
  3. Genentech, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on April 2010] [ Accessed on 14th April 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2010/021743s14s16lbl.pdf

Safety Advice

Pregnancy: unsafe Taking Erlolieva 150mg Tablet while pregnancy can harm the baby. Patients should not take this medicine during pregnancy unless the doctor recommends taking it. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant before taking this medicine.

Lungs: Consult Doctor

Breastfeeding: unsafe You must not take an Erlolieva 150mg Tablet if the patients are breastfeeding. Consult the doctor for risks and benefits.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.

Written By: Muskan Patel, M.Pharm

Reviewed By: Dr. Vishwa Patel, MBBS