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Meftinib, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. Meftinib also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Meftinib. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Meftinib include Weakness, Dry Skin, Dark colored (brown) urine. Some other side effects of Meftinib have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Meftinib are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Meftinib's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. It is important to know if Meftinib has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Meftinib related warnings section.
Meftinib can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Meftinib in conditions like Liver Disease, Gastritis. Some other conditions that can be affected by Meftinib are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Meftinib have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Meftinib, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Meftinib 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 Meftinib safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Meftinib. If you are pregnant, do not take Meftinib without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Meftinib safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Meftinib may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Meftinib should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Meftinib on the Kidneys?
Meftinib has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Meftinib on the Liver?
Meftinib has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Meftinib on the Heart?
Meftinib is not harmful for the heart.
Meftinib 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 Meftinib unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Meftinib habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Meftinib is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Meftinib, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Meftinib can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Meftinib only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Meftinib for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Meftinib
Taking Meftinib with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Meftinib
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Meftinib with alcohol.
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