Gefticip 250mg tablet
Prescription Required
Manufactured By
cipla
Pack of
30 tablet
Salt Composition
Gefitinib
Storage
Keep in cold place
Delivering To:
All Substitutes
Overview
Gefticip 250mg tablet is a chemotherapy medication that is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The generic name of this medication is Gefitinib. It is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that shows antineoplastic activity. Gefticip is used in the first-line treatment of lung cancer that has genetic mutations.
Indication
Lung Cancer
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Description
Gefticip functions by blocking the action of EGFR tyrosine kinase which binds to the ATP binding site of the enzyme. EGFR refers to epidermal growth factor receptor and it is often overexpressed in cancerous cells, which furthermore leads to stimulation of anti-apoptotic signals. In addition, it causes cell proliferation as well. Gefticip has antineoplastic activity hence it stops the growth and spreading of cancer cells.
Side Effects
Most side effects of the Gefticip 250mg tabletdo not require medical attention as they may disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. In case these side effects become worse, consult your doctor immediately.
Mouth sores
Dry skin
Loss of appetite
Blisters of skin
Vomiting
Hives on the skin
Shortness of breath
Dark coloration of urine
Yellowing of skin and eyes
Nausea
Sensitivity to light
Vision complications
Acne
Extreme weakness
Diarrhea
How To Use
Gefticip 250mg tablet is prescribed by the doctor hence, it is advisable to follow the prescription given as it is taken orally once every day and it can be taken with or without food as advised by the doctor.
In case of an overdose of Gefticip, contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not take Gefticip 250mg tablet 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 consume Gefticip 250mg tablet 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 of Gefticip and in case you miss a dose of Gefticip consult your doctor immediately.
FAQs
Gefticip 250mg tablet is an anticancer medication that is primarily used in the treatment of lung cancer.
Gefticip tablets are taken orally once every day or as advised by the doctor.
The doctor decides for how long the treatment with Gefticip will continue depending on the condition, stage, and health of the patient.
It is advisable to avoid driving and operating heavy machinery as Gefticip causes dizziness as one of the side effects.
Gefticip 250mg can cause harm to the fetus hence, it is advisable to avoid the pregnancy or consult the doctor for the same.
