Unigef Benefits & Uses

Unigef is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Unigef Dosage & How to Take

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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Unigef Related Warnings

Is the use of Unigef safe for pregnant women?

Unigef should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Unigef safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Unigef. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Unigef on the Kidneys?

Unigef rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Unigef on the Liver?

Unigef is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Unigef on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Unigef for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Unigef with Other Drugs

Unigef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Aripiprazole

Codeine

Cimetidine

Paracetamol,Codeine

Amiodarone

Ciprofloxacin

Clarithromycin

Unigef Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Unigef unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Pneumonitis
Liver Disease
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Infertility
Drug Allergy
Gastritis
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Unigef

Is this Unigef habit forming or addictive?

Unigef does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Unigef you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Unigef should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Unigef in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Unigef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Unigef

Taking Unigef with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Unigef

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Unigef with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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