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Geftinat, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Geftinat also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Geftinat. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Geftinat are Weakness, Dry Skin, Dark colored (brown) urine. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Geftinat as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Geftinat go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Geftinat has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Geftinat's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Geftinat related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Gastritis must refrain from the use of Geftinat since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Geftinat have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Geftinat may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Geftinat is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Geftinat is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Geftinat safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Geftinat. If you are pregnant, do not take Geftinat without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Geftinat safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Geftinat. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Geftinat on the Kidneys?
Geftinat may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Geftinat on the Liver?
Geftinat has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Geftinat on the Heart?
Geftinat is not harmful for the heart.
Geftinat should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Geftinat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Geftinat habit forming or addictive?
Geftinat is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Geftinat you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Geftinat only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Geftinat for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Geftinat
Taking Geftinat with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Geftinat
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Geftinat with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Iressa (gefitinib tablets)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 870
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 610-612