Afanat 40mg Tablet 28's

• Afanat 40mg Tablet contains Afatinib dimaleate 40mg used for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer
• It prevents the spread of cancer to tissues nearby or to any other part of the body
• Chemical Class: Quinazoline and Butenamide Derivative
• Addictive Drug: No
• Therapeutic Class: Anti Neoplastic
• Action Class: Tyrosine kinase inhibitors
• Schedule “H” drug Warning: Not to be sold without the prescription of a registered medical practitioner
• Store below 30°C

Treatment of Non-small cell lung cancer

• Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause side effects
• Use contraceptives to avoid pregnancy
• Do not take a double dose of Afanat 40mg Tablet if you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and follow the regular schedule as prescribed

Afanat 40mg Tablet is not safe to take during pregnancy or breastfeeding consult your doctor regarding this medication

• Diarrhea is a common side effect of Afanat 40mg Tablet, your doctor may provide medicines for the side effect also. Drink a lot of water
• Protect yourself from high exposure to sunlight. This Tablet can also cause skin reactions, get treatments for them soon
• It is best to prevent pregnancy when you are taking this medication
• Check your blood pressure regularly yourself or with the help of your doctor and inform them if you feel any symptoms

• Diarrhea
• Rashes
• Dry skin condition
• Nausea & Vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Itching
• Sore mouth
• Nail disease

Afanat 40mg Tablet can be taken as prescribed by your doctor once a day one hour before eating food or 3 hours after eating food on an empty stomach. Swallow the tablet as a whole, do not chew or crush or break it

Afanat 40mg Tablet contains Afatinib dimaleate 40mg

Afatinib dimaleate 40mg blocks EGFR or Epidermal growth factor receptor, HER2 or human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, and HER4 which help cancer cells grow. It stops the spread of cancer

Q. What are Afanat 40mg Tablet uses?
Afanat 40mg Tablet contains Afatinib dimaleate 40mg used for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to tissues nearby or to any other part of the body

Q. What is the best time to take afatinib?
Take it 1 hour before eating food or after 3 hours of eating food on an empty stomach

Q. Is afatinib chemo?
No, it is not a chemotherapy drug, it targets cancer cells and not normal cells more like targeted therapy

• Inform your doctor if you have breathing problems, liver or kidney problems and if you take medicines for any infections
• This medicine is safe if properly prescribed by a doctor for patients with liver or kidney disease