Erlotirel 150mg Tablet

Quick info

Erlotirel 150mg Tablet is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer. Erlotirel 150mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach or should be taken one hour before or 2 hour after meal. You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises it. The duration of treatment varies according to your needs and response to treatment. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

How it works

Erlotirel 150mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. Epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR) are expressed on the lung cancer cell surfaces that modulate their growth. This medicine works by binding the chemical messenger EGFR, hence inhibits the cancer signaling pathways mediated by EGFR. This is how it restricts further growth of the cancer cells.

Direction of use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Erlotirel 150mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Tips

• Erlotirel 150mg Tablet helps treat non-small cell lung cancer that is locally advanced or has spread to other areas of the body.
• It should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after the meal.
• It makes your skin sensitive towards sunlight. Apply sunscreen or wear protective clothing while going out.
• It is advisable to avoid smoking while taking this medicine as it makes the drug ineffective and requires dose adjustment.
• It is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.