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ERLEVA 100MG TABLET Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

ERLOTINIB-100MG

Uses:

Treatment of Lung cancer, Pancreatic cancer.

Medicinal Benefits:

ERLEVA 100MG TABLET is prescribed to the patients dealing with nonsmall cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer. Cancer of this type tends to spread quickly in other parts of the body. ERLEVA 100MG TABLET travel through the bloodstream and effectively destroy cancerous cells of the lung, pancreas, and other body parts. ERLEVA 100MG TABLET contains Erlotinib is a 'tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)' that stops the uncontrolled growth and spread of cancerous cells. It acts by blocking the abnormal protein's action that is responsible for the multiplication of cancerous cells. Whenever a new healthy cell is formed, it undergoes a usual process of maturity. Cancerous cells form new cells more quickly, so ERLEVA 100MG TABLET targets cancerous cells and block the action of Tyrosine kinases enzymes (responsible for causing cancer). It also decreases the blood supply to cancer tumors to slow down the growth of the tumor. In this way, ERLEVA 100MG TABLET stops the production, spread, and growth of cancerous cells in the body. 

FAQs

ERLEVA 100MG TABLET is used to treat lung and pancreatic cancer.

ERLEVA 100MG TABLET contains Erlotinib, an anti-cancer medication that works by preventing the activity of a protein called epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and hence induces cell death (apoptosis). As a result, the growth and spread of cancer cells in stopped or slowed down.

The most common sign of lung cancer is a cough that lasts long and gets worse with time. Sometimes, a patient may notice blood in the cough. Chest pain is also a sign of lung cancer followed by coughing.

ERLEVA 100MG TABLET is safe to be taken by a diabetic person. However, take ERLEVA 100MG TABLET only after asking with a doctor as they may adjust the dosing according to the patient's condition.

In elderly patients, the risk of side effects is more if you are taking ERLEVA 100MG TABLET. For the patients who are elderly, dose adjustment might be required or your doctor might prescribe any other medication safe for the elderly.

ERLEVA 100MG TABLET can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections. Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). Consult your doctor if you have been exposed to an infection or for more details.

No, It is advised to maintain a gap between both the medicines, as use of antacids along with ERLEVA 100MG TABLET may affect the way the ERLEVA 100MG TABLET works. Consult your doctor for further information.

ERLEVA 100MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients using anticoagulants. ERLEVA 100MG TABLET may increase your tendency to bleed. Talk to your doctor, he will need to regularly monitor you with some blood tests.

ERLEVA 100MG TABLET is not recommended for children under 18 years of age, as its safety and efficacy were not established.

No, you should not take ERLEVA 100MG TABLET if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant as it may cause harm to an unborn baby. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns.

No, do not take ERLEVA 100MG TABLET with food. It can be taken orally on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

ERLEVA 100MG TABLET is a targeted therapy used to treat specific types of non-small cell lung cancer that spread to nearby tissues or any other parts of the body in patients who have previously undergone at least one chemotherapy treatment without improvement.

ERLEVA 100MG TABLET should be taken for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, depending on your medical condition. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding the duration of treatment.

Yes, Smoking may interfere with ERLEVA 100MG TABLET. It lowers the levels of ERLEVA 100MG TABLET in the blood, potentially reducing its effectiveness in treating the cancer. Avoid smoking while on treatment with ERLEVA 100MG TABLET to treat your condition effectively.

Inform the doctor if you notice a rash while taking ERLEVA 100MG TABLET as it could be a symptom of an allergic reaction.

ERLEVA 100MG TABLET may harm the foetus. Therefore, it is not recommended to become pregnant during treatment with ERLEVA 100MG TABLET. Use effective birth control while taking ERLEVA 100MG TABLET and for at least one month after your final dose. Talk to the doctor if you plan to become pregnant; the doctor will provide guidance on the same.

ERLEVA 100MG TABLET may cause sparse eyelashes (thinning of eyelashes), blepharitis (inflammation of eyelids), and diffuse conjunctival congestion (redness of the eye). Consult the doctor if you notice any eye problems.

Call your doctor if you experience severe diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, worsening shortness of breath or cough, new or worsening rash, blistering or peeling of the skin, eye irritation or any changes in smoking habits during treatment with ERLEVA 100MG TABLET.