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Zyceva 150mg Tablet

Salt Composition: ERLOTINIB

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Categories: Oncology

Conditions: Anti Cancer

Product Introduction

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

During treatment with Zyceva 150mg Tablet, kidney and liver function may be affected, and your doctor will monitor these regularly. Inform your doctor if you have any clotting disorders or are taking medicines for clotting disorders, as this medicine may increase the tendency to bleed.

Contact your doctor if you experience eye pain, blurred vision, cough, fever, shortness of breath, severe abdominal pain, or persistent diarrhoea while taking this medicine.

Smoking may decrease the amount of medicine in the blood and should be avoided during treatment. Use protective clothing and sunscreen when going outside.

Uses

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

How it works

Zyceva 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 you missed the dose or have 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, 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

Expert Tips

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.

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

Lungs: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Zyceva 150 mg Tablets affect the lungs. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding: unsafe Patients must not take Zyceva 150mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Consult your 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