Chemogef 250mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Neon Laboratories Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Gefitinib (250mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Quinazolinamines |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | ANTI NEOPLASTICS |
Action Class | Tyrosine kinase inhibitors |
User Rating | 4.4 |
User Reviews | 583 |
FAQ
Chemogef 250mg Tablet Reviews
Chemogef 250mg should be taken in a dose as recommended by the doctor. You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises for it. The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment. Your doctor may advice for regular monitoring of liver function while your taking this medicine.
Common side effects include diarrhea, dry skin, loss of appetite, and nausea. Drink plenty of fluids to reduce the risk of side effects. Inform your doctor if any of the side effects bother you or get worse. In case you develop ulceration in mouth, changes in your vision, or breathing difficulties than it is better to inform the doctor.
Women who are undergoing treatment should use effective contraception method. It is important to avoid pregnancy during the treatment and for a month after completing the course of medicine. Let your doctor also know about all the other medications you are taking.
How Chemogef 250mg Tablet Works
How to Use Chemogef 250mg Tablet
Benefits of Chemogef 250mg 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. Chemogef 250mg 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.
Uses of Chemogef 250mg Tablet
- Non-small cell lung cancer
Chemogef 250mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- 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.
- Do not take antacids (to reduce the acid level of your stomach) 2 hours before or 1 hour after taking 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.
- Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
- 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.
- Chemogef 250mg helps treat non-small cell lung cancer that is locally advanced, or has spread to other areas of the body.
- Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to monitor your liver function while you are having treatment with this medicine.
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