Afanat 40mg tablets
Prescription Required
Manufactured By
Natco
Pack of
28 Tablet in Bottle
Salt Composition
Afatinib
Storage
Keep in cold place
Delivering To:
All Substitutes
Overview
Afanat 40mg tablets is a chemotherapy medication that is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. The generic name of this medication is Afatinib. It is a 4-anilinoquinazoline tyrosine kinase inhibitor that showcases antineoplastic properties that is it inhibits the growth of cancerous cells. It is a medication that has to be prescribed by the doctors.
Indication
Lung Cancer
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Description
Afanat is the first-line treatment for non-small cell lung cancer. It is a potent and irreversible inhibitor of EGFR. EGFR means epidermal growth factor receptor. When mutations in EGFR arise it consequently leads to uncontrollable growth of the cancerous cells of the lung. Afanat binds to the tyrosine kinase of these growth factors and as a result, blocks their signals. In addition, it stops the autophosphorylation. Therefore this medication stops the uncontrollable cell division and spreading of the cancerous cells.
Side Effects
Afanat 40mg tablets may cause certain side effects. If side effects occur after administration or last longer than usual, contact your healthcare professional.
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting
Fever
Cough
Nose bleeds
Dry skin
Acne
Nose bleeds
Weight gain
Blisters of skin
Loss of appetite
Cracked or swollen lips
Rashes due to sun exposure
Dark coloration of urine
Shortness of breath
Eye pain
Increased bruises
Irregular heart rate
How To Use
The doctor prescribes Afanat tablets. Hence, it is advisable to follow the prescription. These tablets are taken orally every day without a meal as advised by the doctor.
In case of an overdose of Afanat 40mg tablets, immediately contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
caution
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not take Afanat 40mg tablets without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
danger
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
caution
Do not take Afanat 40mg tablets without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems.
Liver
caution
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease before taking this medicine.
Missed Doses
It is advisable to avoid missing any doses. In case you miss a dose of Afanat 40mg tablets consult your doctor immediately.
FAQs
These tablets are anticancer tablets that are used in the treatment of lung cancer.
Afanat 40mg tablets are taken orally every day strictly without meals. However, it is advisable to follow the prescription given by the doctor.
The doctor decides the course of treatment with Afanat 40mg tablets (30mg) depending on the stage of the cancer, and the health of the patient.
It is advisable to avoid driving and operating heavy machinery as treatment with Afanat 40mg tablets can lead to dizziness.
It is advisable to avoid pregnancy since Afanat 40mg tablets can cause harm to the fetus.
