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Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s

by Neon Laboratories Ltd
Erlotinib (150mg)

₹3718₹3347

10% off
Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s

Introduction to Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s

Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s should be taken on an empty stomach or should be taken one hour before or 2 hour after meal.  You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises it. The duration of treatment varies according to your needs and response to treatment. 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.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, rash, and weight loss. It may cause severe diarrhea, drink plenty of fluids or consult with your doctor if it bothers you. It makes you sensitive towards sunlight, hence wear protective clothing or use sunscreen while going out. In case you develop ulceration in mouth, changes in your vision, or breathing difficulties than it is better to inform the doctor. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of liver function while you are taking this medicine.

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.  It is advised to quit smoking while taking this medicine as it can affect the working of the medicine. If you have to take an antacid or any other medicine, take it at a gap of at least 2 hours after taking the cancer medicine.

Safety Advice for Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s. Please consult your doctor.

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Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

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Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

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It is not known whether Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

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Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s is recommended.<BR>Use of this medicine is not advised in patients with severe kidney disease.

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Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Limited information is available on the use of Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

How Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s works

Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s is an anti-cancer medication. Epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR) are expressed on the lung cancer cell surfaces that modulate their growth. This medicine works by binding the chemical messenger, EGFR, hence, inhibits the cancer signaling pathways mediated by EGFR. This is how it restricts further growth of the cancer cells.

How To Use Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s

  • 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. Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits Of Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s

  • It is primarily employed in treating lung and pancreatic cancer. Lung cancer entails the abnormal proliferation of cells in the lungs, with the potential to metastasize if not identified promptly. Likewise, pancreatic cancer presents as unbridled growth within the pancreas, frequently impacting cells responsible for insulin production.

Side Effects Of Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s

  • Abdominal pain
  • Bone pain
  • Breathlessness
  • Constipation
  • Cough
  • Diarrhea
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Infection
  • Muscle pain
  • Nausea
  • Rash
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
  • Vomiting
  • Weight loss

Similar Medicine Of Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s

Disease Explanation

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Cancer manifests as a condition marked by the uncontrollable proliferation and dissemination of irregular cells within the body. These aberrant cells have the propensity to generate tumors or infiltrate neighboring tissues and organs, leading to the disruption of their typical operations. Cancer can emerge in virtually any bodily region and is indiscriminate in its impact, affecting individuals across all age groups.

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Content Updated on

Sunday, 10 March, 2024

Prescription Required

Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s

by Neon Laboratories Ltd
Erlotinib (150mg)

₹3718₹3347

10% off
Erlib 150mg Tablet 30s

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