Sarotinib 150mg Tablet

Sarotinib 150 mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine used in the treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. It is also given in combination with Gemcitabine to treat metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Cancer is an 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 your kidney and liver function.

Inform your physician if you have any clotting disorders or are taking medicines for clotting disorders, as Sarotinib 150 mg 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, or persistent diarrhoea while taking this medicine.

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

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

Sarotinib 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.

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 your doctor if you missed the dose or have taken more.

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, the buildup of gas Hair loss, dry skin, itching Tiredness, fever Abnormal liver function Inflammation around fingernail acne, cracked skin bleeding from the nose, stomach, intestines reduced kidney function

Inform the doctor if the patient has vision problems, use of contact lenses, clotting disorders, intolerance to sugar, and medication is 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, and liver disorders, as this medication is not recommended in patients 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.