Afamac 40mg Tablet : Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Afamac 40mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Afamac 40mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Other Benefits

Afamac 40mg Tablet 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: Lung Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Lung Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Afamac 40mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Afamac 40mg Tablet is used -

Common

Diarrhoea
Rash
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Nausea or vomiting
Decreased appetite

Afamac 40mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Afamac 40mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Afamac 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 Afamac 40mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Afamac 40mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Afamac . If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Afamac 40mg Tablet on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Afamac . If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Afamac only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Afamac 40mg Tablet on the Heart?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Afamac on the heart, information on safety of Afamac for the heart is unavailable.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Afamac 40mg Tablet

Is this Afamac 40mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Afamac 40mg Tablet .

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

After taking Afamac 40mg Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Afamac 40mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Afamac 40mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Afamac 40mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Afamac 40mg Tablet

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Afamac 40mg Tablet with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Afamac 40mg Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Afamac 40mg Tablet 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; GilotrifI® (afatinib)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 116-118

Afamac 40mg Tablet