Description
Geftinat 250 mg Gefitinib Tablets belong to the tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) category of anti-cancer drugs.Geftinat 250 mg Gefitinib Tablets manage to block the TK protein from signalling the cancer cells to grow and proliferate.
Uses
Geftinat 250 mg Gefitinib Tablets are used to treat cases of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC where the abnormal morphology of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is present.
Side Effects
This is not a full list of all side effects that may occur with this drug. Please seek medical advice from your doctor about if you experience serious side effects and they become overtly bothersome.
Drug allergies are quite common and might occur as a result of reaction to active ingredients as well as inactive ingredients. The most common side effects of allergies are: itching, rashes, hives, shortness of breath, low blood pressure, dizziness and loose motions.
- Common side effects:
- Pimples and acne
- Loose motions and symptoms of dehydration
- Anorexia
- Stomatitis
- Tiredness and weight loss
Warnings
You must always inform your doctor of pharmacist about your past and present drug allergies or other allergies before taking this medication. Drug allergies to both active ingredients and inactive agents are common.