Osimertinib 40mg Film Coated Tablets

Description

Osimertinib 40mg Tablet is a protein kinase inhibitor used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. It is used in the treatment of adult patients who have certain estimated glomerular filtration rate (EGFR) mutations.Osimertinib 40mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.Diarrhea is very common side effect of this medicine, so drink plenty of fluids. But, you must inform your doctor if it does not stop. You must have to inform your doctor if you experience difficulty in breathing along with fever and cough, or severe peeling of the skin. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells.Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.Uses Of Tagrisso Tablet:Non-small cell lung cancerBenefits Of Tagrisso Tablet:In Non-small cell lung cancerNon-small cell lung cancer is one of the major kinds of lung cancer and it affects both smokers as well as non-smokers. Osimertinib 40mg Tablet helps treat non-small cell lung cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.Side Effects Of Tagrisso Tablet:Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of TagrissoDiarrheaLoss of appetiteRashStomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth).How To Use Tagrisso 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. Osimertinib 40mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.How Tagrisso Tablet Works:Osimertinib 40mg 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.Safety Advice: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Osimertinib 40mg Tablet. Osimertinib 40mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Osimertinib 40mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Osimertinib 40mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. Osimertinib 40mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Osimertinib 40mg Tablet is recommended.