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Erlotib is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pancreatic Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
The optimal dosage of Erlotib is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Erlotib can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Erlotib go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Erlotib's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Erlotib's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Erlotib is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Lung Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Erlotib have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Erlotib with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Erlotib is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Erlotib 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.
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Is the use of Erlotib safe for pregnant women?
Erlotib can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Erlotib right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Erlotib safe during breastfeeding?
Erlotib may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Erlotib, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Erlotib.
What is the effect of Erlotib on the Kidneys?
Erlotib does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Erlotib on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Erlotib. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Erlotib on the Heart?
Using Erlotib does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Erlotib should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Erlotib unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Erlotib habit forming or addictive?
Erlotib is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Erlotib you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Erlotib only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Erlotib cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Erlotib
Taking Erlotib with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Erlotib
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Erlotib with alcohol will be.
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; Tarceva® (erlotinib)
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 514-516