Marketer Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt Ltd SALT COMPOSITION Erlotinib (150mg) Storage Store below 30°C Uses of Erlotaz Tablet Pancreatic cancer Small cell lung cancer Liver cancer Kidney cancer Thyroid cancer Blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia) Gastrointestinal stromal tumour Cancer of colon and rectum Non-small cell lung cancer Soft tissue sarcoma Chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis Breast cancer Product introduction Erlotaz 150 Tablet is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer. Erlotaz 150 Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach or should be taken one hour before or 2 hour after meal. You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises it. The duration of treatment varies according to your needs and response to treatment. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, rash, and weight loss. It may cause severe diarrhea, drink plenty of fluids or consult with your doctor if it bothers you. It makes you sensitive towards sunlight, hence wear protective clothing or use sunscreen while going out. In case you develop ulceration in mouth, changes in your vision, or breathing difficulties than it is better to inform the doctor. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of liver function while you are taking this medicine. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy. It is advised to quit smoking while taking this medicine as it can affect the working of the medicine. If you have to take an antacid or any other medicine, take it at a gap of at least 2 hours after taking the cancer medicine. Side effects of Erlotaz Tablet Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Erlotaz Abdominal pain Bone pain Breathlessness Constipation Cough Diarrhea Fatigue Fever Infection Muscle pain Nausea Rash Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth) Vomiting Weight loss How to use Erlotaz Tablet Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Erlotaz 150 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach. How Erlotaz Tablet works Erlotaz 150 Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. Epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR) are expressed on the lung cancer cell surfaces that modulate their growth. This medicine works by binding the chemical messenger, EGFR, hence, inhibits the cancer signaling pathways mediated by EGFR. This is how it restricts further growth of the cancer cells. Safety advice warnings Alcohol CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Erlotaz 150 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. warnings Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Erlotaz 150 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. warnings Breast feeding CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Erlotaz 150 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. warnings Driving CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether Erlotaz 150 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. warnings Kidney SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Erlotaz 150 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Erlotaz 150 Tablet is recommended. Use of this medicine is not advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
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