Erlotinib STADA
Erlotinib Stada is a cancer medicine that works by blocking a protein called EGFR, which helps cancer cells grow and spread.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
150 mg
Active Ingredient
Erlotinib hydrochloride
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
For non-small cell lung cancer, the usual dose is one 150 mg tablet once daily. For pancreatic cancer that has spread, the usual dose is one 100 mg tablet once daily, taken with gemcitabine.
Method
Take the tablet at least one hour before eating or two hours after eating.
Important
Always follow your doctor's instructions, as the dose may be adjusted.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Diarrhea and vomiting
- •Eye irritation
- •Rash (may worsen with sun exposure)
- •Infection
- •Loss of appetite, weight loss
- •Depression
- •Headache, changes in skin sensation, or numbness in limbs
- •Difficulty breathing, cough
- •Mouth irritation
- •Stomach pain, indigestion, flatulence
- •Abnormal liver function test results
- •Itching, dry skin, hair loss
- •Fatigue, fever, stiffness
- •Nosebleeds
- •Stomach or intestinal bleeding
- •Inflamed skin around fingernails
- •Hair follicle inflammation
- •Acne
- •Cracked skin
- •Reduced kidney function
RARE
- •Eyelash changes
- •Increased body and facial hair in men
- •Eyebrow changes
- •Brittle and loose nails
- •Lung irritation (interstitial lung disease)
- •Hole in the stomach or intestines
- •Red or sore palms or soles of feet (hand-foot syndrome)
- •Liver inflammation (hepatitis)
- •Ulcers or holes in the cornea of the eye
- •Severe blistering or peeling skin rash (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
- •Inflammation of the iris (colored part of the eye)
Important Warnings
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, as some can affect how Erlotinib Stada works or increase side effects.
- If you take blood thinners (anticoagulants), Erlotinib Stada might increase your risk of bleeding, so your doctor will monitor you.
- If you take statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs), Erlotinib Stada may increase muscle problems, which can rarely lead to kidney damage.
- Tell your doctor if you wear contact lenses or have a history of eye problems like dry eyes or corneal inflammation.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience sudden breathing difficulties, cough, or fever, as your treatment may need to be stopped.
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- Get immediate medical help if you have severe or ongoing diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, or vomiting, as you might need hospital care.
- Inform your doctor if you have had liver problems, as Erlotinib Stada can cause serious liver issues, and regular blood tests will be needed.
- Report severe stomach pain or burning/peeling skin rashes to your doctor, as treatment might be stopped.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience sudden or worsening eye redness or pain, increased tearing, blurred vision, or light sensitivity.
- If you are taking a statin and have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or cramps, tell your doctor as treatment may need to be stopped.
- Avoid pregnancy during and for at least 2 weeks after treatment. Do not breastfeed during treatment and for 2 weeks after your last dose.
- Stop smoking, as it can reduce the amount of medicine in your blood.