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

Afayro 40mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Afayro 40mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Other Benefits

Afayro 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

Afayro 40mg Tablet Side Effects

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

Common

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

Afayro 40mg Tablet Related Warnings

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

Afayro 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 Afayro 40mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

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

Severe
What is the effect of Afayro 40mg Tablet 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 40mg Tablet 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 40mg Tablet on the Heart?

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Afayro 40mg Tablet

Is this Afayro 40mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Afayro 40mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Afayro 40mg Tablet as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Afayro 40mg Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Afayro 40mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Afayro 40mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Afayro 40mg Tablet

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Afayro 40mg Tablet and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Afayro 40mg Tablet

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Afayro 40mg Tablet 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 40mg Tablet