Erleva 150mg Tablet strip of 30 tablets
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Manufactured By Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Composition Erlotinib 150mg
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Erleva 150mg Tablet Uses:
Erlot 100mg Tablet is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer.
Erleva 150mg Tablet composition:
Erlotinib 150mg
Interactions / Warnings:
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Erleva 150mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy interaction:
Erleva 150mg Tablet 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.
Expert advice:
- Erlotinib helps treat non-small cell lung cancer that is locally advanced, or has spread to other areas of the body.
- It should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after the meal.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it.
- It makes your skin sensitive towards sunlight. Apply sunscreen or wear protective clothing while going out.
- It is advisable to avoid smoking while taking this medicine, as it makes the drug ineffective and requires dose adjustment.
- Do not take it with medication lowering the stomach acid (such as antacids, H2 blockers including ranitidine), as it may affect the working of medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you develop ulceration in your mouth, changes in your vision or if you experience a worsening cough, shortness of breath, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
- Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to monitor your liver function while you are having treatment with this medicine.
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Erleva 150mg Tablet Side Effects:
Erlotinib : Nausea, Vomiting, Fatigue, Abdominal pain, Edema (swelling), Weight loss, Infection, Bone pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Fever, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Rash, Shortness of breath, Muscle pain, Cough
How to use Erleva 150mg Tablet :
Erleva 150mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Erleva 150mg Tablet works:
Erlot 100mg Tablet 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.
Faq:
Q. How should Erlot be taken?
Erlot is a pill to be taken by mouth, once a day without food as prescribed by your doctor. It is important that you take Erlot 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.
Q. Is Erlot a chemotherapy drug?
Erlot is not a conventional chemotherapy medicine. Erlot 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.
Q. How long can I take Erlot?
You need to take Erlot every day, as long as your doctor prescribes it for you. The duration of treatment may vary from person to person.
Q. Does smoking interfere with Erlot?
Yes, smoking can interfere with the working of Erlot. It can decrease the effectiveness of the medicine to a great extent. Hence, it is advised to stop smoking before you start Erlot. Your doctor will need to adjust the dose of Erlot, if you keep on smoking or there is a change in the pattern of smoking.
Q. What should I do if I get a rash while taking Erlot?
Rash is a common side effect of Erlot but you should not stop taking Erlot because of this. Consult your doctor who will suggest a treatment for it. Also, avoid sun-exposure, use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing.
Q. When can I plan pregnancy, if I am taking Erlot?
Avoid pregnancy while being treated with Erlot. 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.
Q. Does Erlot affect eyes?
Erlot 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.
Q. When should I call my doctor during treatment with Erlot?
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.
Erlot is a pill to be taken by mouth, once a day without food as prescribed by your doctor. It is important that you take Erlot 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.
Q. Is Erlot a chemotherapy drug?
Erlot is not a conventional chemotherapy medicine. Erlot 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.
Q. How long can I take Erlot?
You need to take Erlot every day, as long as your doctor prescribes it for you. The duration of treatment may vary from person to person.
Q. Does smoking interfere with Erlot?
Yes, smoking can interfere with the working of Erlot. It can decrease the effectiveness of the medicine to a great extent. Hence, it is advised to stop smoking before you start Erlot. Your doctor will need to adjust the dose of Erlot, if you keep on smoking or there is a change in the pattern of smoking.
Q. What should I do if I get a rash while taking Erlot?
Rash is a common side effect of Erlot but you should not stop taking Erlot because of this. Consult your doctor who will suggest a treatment for it. Also, avoid sun-exposure, use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing.
Q. When can I plan pregnancy, if I am taking Erlot?
Avoid pregnancy while being treated with Erlot. 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.
Q. Does Erlot affect eyes?
Erlot 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.
Q. When should I call my doctor during treatment with Erlot?
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.
Medicine disease interaction:
Erleva 150mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
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