Uses / Indications:
Erleva 150mg Tablet is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer.
Interactions / Warnings:
NA
Pregnancy interaction:
Erleva 150mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Erlotinib tablets should be taken either 1 hour before or 2 hours after ingestion of food.Erlotinib is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.Stop smoking and use effective contraceptive measures while on erlotinib treatment.Do not start erlotinib if you use contact lenses, have had eye problems (ulcers in front part of eye, dry eyes, inflammation in front part of eye), liver or kidney problems, Gilbert’s syndrome (liver disorder that causes increased bilirubin), intolerance to some sugars, are pregnant or breast-feeding.Tell your doctor if you suffer from breathing difficulty associated with fever or cough, severe diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, severe blistering or peeling of skin, severe pain in abdomen, acute or increasing pain and redness in eye, blurred vision or sensitivity to light, increased eye watering.
Side Effects:
Nausea, Vomiting, Fatigue, Breathing difficulty, Abdominal pain, Edema (swelling), Weight loss, Loss of appetite, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Infection, Bone pain, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Fever, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Rash.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Erleva 150mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How it works:
Erleva 150mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.
Faq for medicine:
Is Erleva FDA approved? : Yes, Erleva is approved by FDA|How long does Erleva work? : A single dose of Erleva works for around 36 hours.|Is Erleva cytotoxic : Erleva is not a cytotoxic, chemotherapy drug, or monoclonal antibody. Erleva is a biologic tyrosine kinase inhibitor|Does Erleva cause neutropenia? : Yes, Erleva can cause neutropenia
