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

Afanat 40mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Afanat 40mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Other Benefits

Afanat 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

Afanat 40mg Tablet Side Effects

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

Common

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

Afanat 40mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Afanat 40mg Tablet 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 40mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

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

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

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Afanat 40mg Tablet 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 40mg Tablet 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 40mg Tablet

Is this Afanat 40mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Afanat 40mg Tablet has not been reported.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Afanat 40mg Tablet can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Afanat 40mg Tablet 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?

There is no benefit of taking Afanat 40mg Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Afanat 40mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Afanat 40mg Tablet

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Afanat 40mg Tablet

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Afanat 40mg Tablet .

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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