Interactions / Warnings:
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy interaction:
TARCEVA 100 MG TABLET is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Erlotinib tablets should be taken either 1 hour before or 2 hours after ingestion of food.Erlotinib is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.Stop smoking and use effective contraceptive measures while on erlotinib treatment.Do not start erlotinib if you use contact lenses, have had eye problems (ulcers in front part of eye, dry eyes, inflammation in front part of eye), liver or kidney problems, Gilbert’s syndrome (liver disorder that causes increased bilirubin), intolerance to some sugars, are pregnant or breast-feeding.Tell your doctor if you suffer from breathing difficulty associated with fever or cough, severe diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, severe blistering or peeling of skin, severe pain in abdomen, acute or increasing pain and redness in eye, blurred vision or sensitivity to light, increased eye watering.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Vomiting, Fatigue, Breathing difficulty, Abdominal pain, Edema (swelling), Weight loss, Loss of appetite, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Infection, Bone pain, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Fever, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Rash.
How to use:
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. TARCEVA 100 MG TABLET- 10 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
TARCEVA 100 MG TABLET 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.
Faq for medicine:
Q: Is Tarceva FDA approved?
A: Yes, Tarceva is approved by FDA
Q: How long does Tarceva work?
A: A single dose of Tarceva works for around 36 hours.
Q: Is Tarceva cytotoxic : Tarceva is not a cytotoxic, chemotherapy drug, or monoclonal antibody. Tarceva is a biologic tyrosine kinase inhibitor?
Q: Does Tarceva cause neutropenia?
A: Yes, Tarceva can cause neutropenia
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