Gefticip Tablet (30)

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  • Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Gefitinib (250 mg)

Gefticip Tablet (30)

30 Tablet in 1 Strip
₹ 4628 ₹4871 5% OFF Save: ₹243
30 TABLET | 1 Strip
₹ 4628 ₹4871 5% OFF Save: ₹243
119 people have bought this recently
  • Manufactured by: Cipla Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Gefitinib (250 mg)

Gefticip Information

Gefticip is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Gefticip also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Gefticip is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Gefticip also has some side effects, the most common being Weakness, Dry Skin, Dark colored (brown) urine. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gefticip as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Gefticip normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Gefticip has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Gefticip's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Gefticip related warnings section.

Gefticip can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Gefticip in conditions like Liver Disease, Gastritis. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Gefticip contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Gefticip with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Gefticip is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



Gefticip Benefits & Uses

Gefticip is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Gefticip 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

Gefticip Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Gefticip safe for pregnant women?


    Gefticip has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Gefticip without medical advice.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Gefticip safe during breastfeeding?


    Gefticip may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Gefticip on the Kidneys?


    Gefticip rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Gefticip on the Liver?


    Very few cases of side effects of Gefticip on the liver have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Gefticip on the Heart?


    Gefticip is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Gefticip with Other Drugs

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

Moderate



Gefticip Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Gefticip

  • Is this Gefticip habit forming or addictive?


    Gefticip does not cause addiction.

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


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

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Gefticip is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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


    No, Gefticip is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Gefticip Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Gefticip


    Taking Gefticip with food does not cause any problems.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Gefticip


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Gefticip 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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