Geftisted Benefits & Uses

Geftisted is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Other Benefits

Lung Cancer

Geftisted 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

Geftisted Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Geftisted is used -

Severe

Nausea or vomiting
Loss of appetite
Diarrhoea
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Erythema
Increased Liver Enzymes
Pancreatic inflammation

Moderate

Mild

Rash
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Cough
Hair Loss
Dry Mouth

Common

Weakness
Dry Skin
Dark colored (brown) urine
Yellow eyes
Yellow skin

Geftisted Related Warnings

Is the use of Geftisted safe for pregnant women?

Geftisted shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Geftisted safe during breastfeeding?

Geftisted should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Geftisted on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Geftisted on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Geftisted on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Geftisted on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Geftisted on the Heart?

Geftisted is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Geftisted with Other Drugs

Geftisted 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

Geftisted Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Geftisted 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 Geftisted

Is this Geftisted habit forming or addictive?

Geftisted does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Geftisted, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Geftisted can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Geftisted is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

Geftisted is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Geftisted Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Geftisted

Taking Geftisted with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Geftisted

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Geftisted.

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

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