Erlocip 100 mg Tablet Container
Cipla Ltd
Uses of Erlocip 100 mg Tablet Container:
Non-small cell lung cancer, Pancreatic cancer
Composition of Erlocip 100 mg Tablet Container:
Erlotinib 100mg
MRP:
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6660
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Description
Non-small cell lung cancer, Pancreatic cancer
Uses
Erlotinib is generally used in treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer
Side effects
- Abdominal pain
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Bone pain
- Breathing difficulty
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Edema (swelling)
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Infection
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Rash
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Vomiting
- Weight loss
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Erlotinib, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Erlotinib is to be taken empty stomach.
How it works
Erlotinib is an anti-cancer drug. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Erlotinib FDA approved?
Yes, Erlotinib is approved by FDA
Q. How long does Erlotinib work?
A single dose of Erlotinib works for around 36 hours.
Q. Is Erlotinib cytotoxic, chemotherapeutic drug, biologic or monoclonal antibody?
Erlotinib is not a cytotoxic, chemotherapy drug, or monoclonal antibody. Erlotinib is a biologic tyrosine kinase inhibitor
Q. Does Erlotinib cause neutropenia?
Yes, Erlotinib can cause neutropenia
Yes, Erlotinib is approved by FDA
Q. How long does Erlotinib work?
A single dose of Erlotinib works for around 36 hours.
Q. Is Erlotinib cytotoxic, chemotherapeutic drug, biologic or monoclonal antibody?
Erlotinib is not a cytotoxic, chemotherapy drug, or monoclonal antibody. Erlotinib is a biologic tyrosine kinase inhibitor
Q. Does Erlotinib cause neutropenia?
Yes, Erlotinib can cause neutropenia
Expert Advice
- Erlotinib tablets should be taken either 1 hour before or 2 hours after ingestion of food.Erlotinib is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.Stop smoking and use effective contraceptive measures while on Erlotinib treatment.Do not start Erlotinib if you use contact lenses, have had eye problems (ulcers in front part of eye, dry eyes, inflammation in front part of eye), liver or kidney problems, Gilbert’s syndrome (liver disorder that causes increased bilirubin), intolerance to some sugars, are pregnant or breast-feeding.Tell your doctor if you suffer from breathing difficulty associated with fever or cough, severe diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, severe blistering or peeling of skin, severe pain in abdomen, acute or increasing pain and redness in eye, blurred vision or sensitivity to light, increased eye watering.
Product Details
SKU: PC-49945
Product Description: Erlocip 100 mg Tablet Container is manufactured by Cipla Ltd
Packing: Container
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Erlocip 100 mg Tablet Container is manufactured by Cipla Ltd
Packing: Container
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
