Geftisted 250mg Tablet

Geftisted 250mg Tablet is an antineoplastic drug belonging to the tyrosine kinase inhibitors, containing the active ingredient Gefitinib. It is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer. Non-small cell lung cancer is a disorder in which cells multiply in an uncontrolled and abnormal manner in the tissues of the lung. It is used in patients where the NSCLC cancer has spread to other parts of the body, who have certain types of abnormal epidermal growth factor (EGFR) genes, and patients who have not received any cancer treatment. Some formulations of gefitinib may contain lactose as an inactive ingredient. In patients unable to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products, this can cause symptoms such as bloating and abdominal pain. If you have lactose intolerance, inform your doctor before starting this therapy. Inform your healthcare provider if you have kidney or liver disease, vision problems, lung problems, or are taking any blood thinner like warfarin. Your healthcare provider will check regular blood tests to prevent complications. Avoid consuming alcohol as it may cause dizziness. Geftisted 250mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as it causes harm to an unborn fetus. Your health care practitioner will conduct a pregnancy test before you start treatment with Geftisted 250mg Tablet. Discuss with your doctor effective birth control methods and utilise them for at least two weeks following the last dose. Avoid breastfeeding your baby while on the treatment as it is unknown if Gefitinib passes into the breast milk.

Non-small cell lung cancer.

It is an anilinoquinazoline derivative which interacts with a kinase inhibitor that inhibits an abnormal protein called the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). This helps to slow or stop the growth of cancer cells and reduce the size of tumors in patients with NSCLC.

The medicine will be precribed to you by a healthcare professional in a hospital setting. Geftisted 250mg Tablet is available as a tablet to be taken with or without food, as directed by your healthcare provider. The usual recommended dosage is Geftisted 250mg Tablet once daily. Avoid crushing, opening, or dissolving the tablet; swallow it whole with a glass of water. Take the tablet at the same time every day.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common: Diarrhea Nausea Vomiting Loss of appetite Weakness Red or sore mouth Increased liver enzymes Itchy or cracked skin Dry mouth Red or itchy eyes Nail problems Hair loss Fever Blood in the urine and burning sensation while urinating

Geftisted 250mg Tablet is not recommended for children and adolescents below 18. It is advisable to monitor your blood pressure regularly during this treatment. Avoid high-fiber foods and drink lots of fluids if you have severe diarrhea. Antacids should not be used two hours before or one hour after taking an Geftisted 250mg Tablet. Avoid driving and operating heavy machinery if you feel tired or weak during this treatment.