Birlotib 100 Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | BDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt |
Active Ingredient | Erlotinib (100mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Quinazoline Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | ANTI NEOPLASTICS |
Action Class | Tyrosine kinase inhibitors |
User Rating | 4.4 |
User Reviews | 517 |
FAQ
Birlotib 100 Tablet Reviews
Birlotib 100 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.
How Birlotib 100 Tablet Works
How to Use Birlotib 100 Tablet
Benefits of Birlotib 100 Tablet
- In Non-small cell lung cancer: Non-small cell lung cancer is one of the major kinds of lung cancer and it affects both smokers as well as non-smokers. Birlotib 100 helps treat non-small cell lung cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
- In Pancreatic cancer: Pancreas are very essential for digestion of whatever you eat and also for metabolism of blood sugar levels as they produce the body’s natural insulin. This medicine will help to control pancreatic cancer, and will relieve the symptoms such as, lack of appetite or unexplained weight loss. Birlotib 100 helps to stop the action of those chemicals that aid in pancreatic cancer growth and spread. It will help you live a longer and healthier life.
Uses of Birlotib 100 Tablet
- Pancreatic cancer
- Non-small cell lung cancer
Birlotib 100 Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- It is advisable to avoid smoking while taking this medicine, as it makes the drug ineffective and requires dose adjustment.
- It makes your skin sensitive towards sunlight. Apply sunscreen or wear protective clothing while going out.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Birlotib 100 helps treat non-small cell lung cancer that is locally advanced, or has spread to other areas of the body.
- Inform your doctor if you develop ulceration in your mouth, changes in your vision or if you experience a worsening cough, shortness of breath, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
- Do not take it with medication lowering the stomach acid (such as antacids, H2 blockers including ranitidine), as it may affect the working of medicine.
- It should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after the meal.
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to monitor your liver function while you are having treatment with this medicine.
- Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it.
References
- Erlotinib [Prescribing Information]. Seymour, IN: Schwarz Pharma Manufacturing; 2010.
- Chu E, Sartorelli AC. Cancer Chemotherapy. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 954-55.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 489-90.
- Chabner BA, Barnes J, Neal J, et al. Targeted Therapies: Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors, Monoclonal Antibodies, and Cytokines. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1735-36.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Erlotinib. Seymour, Indiana: Schwarz Pharma Manufacturing; 2014 [revised May 2010].
- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006. Erlotinib. [Updated 2018 Dec 3].