Afanat 20mg Tablet

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Afanat 20mg Tablet

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Afanat Information

Afanat is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Afanat depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.



Afanat Benefits & Uses

Afanat is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

  • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Other Benefits

Afanat 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


Afanat Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Afanat is used -

Common

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

Afanat Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Afanat safe for pregnant women?


    Afanat can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Afanat safe during breastfeeding?


    Afanat should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

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


    Afanat may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Afanat on the Liver?


    Afanat may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Afanat on the Heart?


    No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Afanat on heart. So it is not known whether taking Afanat will cause side effects on heart or not.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Afanat

  • Is this Afanat habit forming or addictive?


    Afanat is not addictive in nature.

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


    After taking Afanat , you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Afanat can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Afanat should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


    No, Afanat is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Afanat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Afanat


    There is no information on the effects of taking Afanat with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Afanat


    Information about the interaction of Afanat and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

    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



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