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Erlozest 100mg Tablet 30.0 tablets in 1 bottle

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Erlozest 100mg Tablet is a product of Zee Laboratories

Composition: Erlotinib (100mg)

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Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Erlozest 100mg Tablet

Description:

Erlozest 100mg Tablet is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer.

Erlozest 100mg Tablet 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.

Uses:

Directions For 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. Erlozest 100mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

Side Effects:

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 them

Ordinary side effects of Erlozest

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

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Erlozest 100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Erlozest 100mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Erlozest 100mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Erlozest 100mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Erlozest 100mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Employ of this medicine is not advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Erlozest 100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

How should Erlozest 100mg Tablet be taken?

Erlozest 100mg Tablet is a pill to be taken by mouth, once a day without food as prescribed by your doctor. It is important that you take Erlozest 100mg Tablet empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 house after meals. It is advisable to take it the same time each day so that you remember when to take it.

Is Erlozest 100mg Tablet a chemotherapy drug?

Erlozest 100mg Tablet is not a conventional chemotherapy medicine. Erlozest 100mg Tablet belongs to a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of an abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This in turn helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.

How long can I take Erlozest 100mg Tablet?

You need to take Erlozest 100mg Tablet every day, as long as your doctor prescribes it for you. The duration of treatment may vary from person to person.

Does smoking interfere with Erlozest 100mg Tablet?

Affirmative, smoking can interfere with the working of Erlozest 100mg Tablet. It can decrease the effectiveness of the medicine to a great extent. Hence, it is advised to stop smoking before you start Erlozest 100mg Tablet. Your doctor will need to adjust the dose of Erlozest 100mg Tablet, if you keep on smoking or there is a change in the pattern of smoking.

What should I do if I get a rash while taking Erlozest 100mg Tablet?

Rash is a common side effect of Erlozest 100mg Tablet but you should not stop taking Erlozest 100mg Tablet because of this. Consult your doctor who will suggest a treatment for it. Also, avoid sun-exposure, use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing.

When can I plan pregnancy, if I am taking Erlozest 100mg Tablet?

Avoid pregnancy while being treated with Erlozest 100mg Tablet. If you are a woman of child-bearing age use effective contraception during treatment. Avoid pregnancy for at least 1 month after taking the last tablet.

Does Erlozest 100mg Tablet affect eyes?

Erlozest 100mg Tablet commonly causes conjunctivitis and dry eyes. If you develop acute or worsening redness and pain in the eye, increased eye-watering, blurred vision and/or sensitivity to light, immediately inform the doctor as you may need urgent treatment.

When should I call my doctor during treatment with Erlozest 100mg Tablet?

Inform the doctor if you experience sudden difficulty in breathing associated with cough or fever, severe or ongoing diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting. Also, consult your doctor if you experience acute or worsening redness and pain in the eye, increased eye-watering, blurred vision and/or sensitivity to light. Let your doctor know in case you are taking a statin (medicine to control cholesterol) along with this medicine and experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or cramps.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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