Afayro : Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Afayro Benefits & Uses

Afayro is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Other Benefits

Afayro 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

Afayro Side Effects

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

Common

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

Afayro Related Warnings

Is the use of Afayro safe for pregnant women?

Afayro shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Afayro safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Afayro may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Afayro should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Afayro on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Afayro . If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Afayro on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Afayro . If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Afayro on the Heart?

Side effects of Afayro on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Afayro

Is this Afayro habit forming or addictive?

Afayro is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Afayro only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Afayro cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Afayro Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Afayro

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Afayro

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Afayro and alcohol. No research has been done on this 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

Afayro 20mg Tablet