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

Afmed 40mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Afmed 40mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Other Benefits

Afmed 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

Afmed 40mg Tablet Side Effects

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

Common

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

Afmed 40mg Tablet Related Warnings

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

Afmed 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 Afmed 40mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

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

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

Afmed can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

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

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Afmed . If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

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

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Afmed 40mg Tablet

Is this Afmed 40mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Afmed 40mg Tablet does not cause addiction.

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 Afmed 40mg Tablet can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Afmed 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?

Afmed 40mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Afmed 40mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Afmed 40mg Tablet

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Afmed 40mg Tablet , due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Afmed 40mg Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Afmed 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

Afmed 40mg Tablet