Gefticip Tablet (Gefitinib 250mg)

Gefticip Tablet 30’s belongs to the group of medicine called ‘anti-cancer’, primarily indicated in lung cancer treatment. Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both lungs. These abnormal cells do not carry out normal lung cell’s functions and do not develop into healthy lung tissue. In this disease, cells of the lung grow uncontrollably, and if not detected at an early stage may spread to other body parts, including the brain.

Gefticip Tablet 30’s contains ‘Gefitinib’ that belongs to the group of medicines known as ‘kinase inhibitors’. It works by stopping the action of an abnormal protein that causes the multiplication of cancerous cells. In this way, it stops the spread of cancerous cells.

Take Gefticip Tablet 30’s as prescribed by your doctor. You are suggested to take Gefticip Tablet 30’s as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition.  In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as itching or skin rash, acne, nail problems, vomiting, diarrhoea, and loss of appetite. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Gefticip Tablet 30’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not take Gefticip Tablet 30’s if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as Gefticip Tablet 30’s causes serious birth defects. Gefticip Tablet 30’s should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk and may cause a possible risk to the infant. Elderly people are more sensitive to medicine so that they may adjust the dosage according to the condition. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Gefticip Tablet 30’s as it could lead to increased dizziness.

Non-small cell lung cancer

Gefticip Tablet 30’s is indicated to the patients dealing with nonsmall cell lung cancer. Cancer of this type tends to spread quickly in other parts of the body. Gefticip Tablet 30’s travel through the bloodstream and effectively destroy cancerous cells of the lung and other parts of the body. Gefticip Tablet 30’s is a ‘ tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)’, that stops the uncontrolled growth and spread of cancerous cells.  It acts by stopping the abnormal protein’s action that is responsible for the multiplication of cancerous cells. Whenever a new healthy cell is formed, it undergoes a usual process of maturity. Cancerous cells form new cells more quickly, so Gefticip Tablet 30’s targets cancerous cells and block the action of Tyrosine kinases enzymes (responsible for causing cancer). It also decreases the blood supply to cancer tumors to slow down the growth of the tumor.  In this way, Gefticip Tablet 30’s stops the production, spread and growth of cancerous cells in the body.

Gefticip Tablet 30’s can be taken without food on an empty stomach at least one or two hours before taking a meal. The tablet form of Gefticip Tablet 30’s should be swallowed as a whole with an ample amount of water, do not chew or break the tablet. Do not drink any other liquid other than water to swallow the medicine. It is advised to go for a regular checkup of blood pressure.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Acne
Dry skin
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Loss of appetite
Itching or skin rash