Geftinix Benefits & Uses

Geftinix is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Geftinix 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: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Geftinix Related Warnings

Is the use of Geftinix safe for pregnant women?

Geftinix has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Geftinix without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Geftinix safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Geftinix. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Geftinix on the Kidneys?

Geftinix may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Geftinix on the Liver?

Side effects of Geftinix rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Geftinix on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Geftinix for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Geftinix with Other Drugs

Geftinix should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Aripiprazole

Codeine

Cimetidine

Paracetamol,Codeine

Amiodarone

Ciprofloxacin

Clarithromycin

Geftinix Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Geftinix unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Asthma
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Pneumonitis
Liver Disease
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Infertility
Drug Allergy
Gastritis
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Geftinix

Is this Geftinix habit forming or addictive?

Geftinix is not addictive in nature.

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 Geftinix can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

No, the use of Geftinix in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Geftinix Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Geftinix

It is safe to take Geftinix with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Geftinix

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Geftinix 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; 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

GEFTINIX 250MG TABLET 30S