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Denrit is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Secondary and off-label uses of Denrit have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Denrit depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Denrit are Weakness, Dry Skin, Dark colored (brown) urine. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Denrit can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Denrit go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Denrit has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Denrit related warnings talks about Denrit's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Gastritis must refrain from the use of Denrit since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Denrit contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Denrit have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Denrit is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Denrit is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Denrit safe for pregnant women?
Denrit should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Denrit safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Denrit. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Denrit on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Denrit on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Denrit on the Liver?
Side effects of Denrit rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Denrit on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Denrit for the heart.
Denrit should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Denrit unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Denrit habit forming or addictive?
Denrit is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Denrit you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Denrit should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Denrit is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Denrit
You can take Denrit with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Denrit
Information about the interaction of Denrit and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Iressa (gefitinib tablets)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 870
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 610-612