Gefitinib 250 mg Tablet

Gefitinib 250mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Uses of Gefitinib Tablet

Gefitinib 250mg Tablet is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer. Gefitinib Tablet is sometimes used to treat cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

How to use Gefitinib 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. Gefitinib 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Gefitinib Tablet works

Gefitinib 250mg tablet is a type of drug called a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI), also known as a cancer growth inhibitor. 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.

Gefitinib Tablet Side Effects:

Side Effects of Gefitinib tablet are Nausea, Rash, itching, dry skin, Vomiting, Weakness, Loss of appetite, Dry skin, Diarrhoea, etc.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Storage

Storage: - Store in a cool dry place. Protect from direct sunlight.