Fluvia 75mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Osimertinib (75mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | M-Alkylindoles |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI NEOPLASTICS |
| Action Class | Tyrosine kinase inhibitors |
| User Rating | 4.6 |
| User Reviews | 337 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Fluvia Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Fluvia 75mg, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Fluvia 75mg Tablet Reviews
Fluvia 75mg is a protein kinase inhibitor used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. It is used in the treatment of adult patients who have certain estimated glomerular filtration rate (EGFR) mutations.
Fluvia 75mg can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. 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.
Diarrhea is very common side effect of this medicine, so drink plenty of fluids. But, you must inform your doctor if it does not stop. You must have to inform your doctor if you experience difficulty in breathing along with fever and cough, or severe peeling of the skin. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells.
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.
Fluvia 75mg can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. 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.
Diarrhea is very common side effect of this medicine, so drink plenty of fluids. But, you must inform your doctor if it does not stop. You must have to inform your doctor if you experience difficulty in breathing along with fever and cough, or severe peeling of the skin. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells.
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.
How Fluvia 75mg Tablet Works
Fluvia 75mg is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.
How to Use Fluvia 75mg 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. Fluvia 75mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Fluvia 75mg 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. Fluvia 75mg 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 Fluvia 75mg Tablet
- Non-small cell lung cancer
Fluvia 75mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fluvia 75mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Fluvia 75mg is recommended.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fluvia 75mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fluvia 75mg is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Fluvia 75mg is recommended.
Driving
SAFE
Fluvia 75mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fluvia 75mg. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fluvia 75mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
References
- Osimertinib. Luton, Bedfordshire: AstraZeneca UK Limited; 2016 [revised 31 Aug. 2018].
- Medscape. Osimertinib.