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Afadel 20 mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medicine used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It contains Afatinib as an active ingredient, which belongs to the class of medicines known as kinase inhibitors. It works by stopping the action of an enzyme (tyrosine kinase) that causes the multiplication of cancerous cells. This helps prevent the abnormal growth of cancer cells and thus reduce their further spread to other parts of the body.

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Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

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Side effects of Afadel 20 mg Tablet

Loose And Watery Stools

Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:

Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.

Rash

Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.

Acne-Like Rash

Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.

Inflammation Of The Skin

Know your allergens that cause dermatitis and avoid them.
Use fragrance-free detergents and soaps.
Apply moisturizer after taking bath to retain moisture in the skin.
Apply cool, moist compresses to the rash.
Talk to your doctor about creams and ointments to manage your dermatitis.

Nail Infection

Soak the infected nail in warm water for 10 to 20 minutes, a few times a day.
Apply topical antibiotic ointment as advised by the doctor.
Avoid irritants and excessive moisture.

Dry Skin

Apply moisturizer immediately after showering or bathing.
Use a moisturizer containing lanolin, petroleum jelly, glycerine, hyaluronic acid or jojoba oil.
Do not use hot water for bathing. Instead use warm water and limit showers and bath to 5 to 10 minutes.
Apply a sunscreen with SPF-30 or higher.
Avoid harsh soaps, detergents and perfumes.
Do not scratch or rub the skin.
Drink adequate water to prevent dehydration.
Wear pants, full sleeves and a wide-brimmed hat while going out in the sun.

Less Hunger

Consume more protein-rich foods and healthy fats like beans, avocados, cheese, nuts and lean meats to minimize appetite.
Prefer foods high in fiber to help feel full for a long time.
If you have decreased appetite, eat only when you are hungry.
Eat several small meals or snacks all day.
Try to take only small sips of fluids while eating.

Drug-Drug Interactions

AfatinibLeflunomide

Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

AfatinibLeflunomide

Severe

How does the drug interact with Afadel 20 mg Tablet:
Taking leflunomide with Afadel 20 mg Tablet can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between leflunomide and Afadel 20 mg Tablet, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Sep 22, 2025 | 7:26 AM IST

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