Geftinat 250mg Tablet (Gefitinib 250mg)

Geftinat 250mg Tablet

Geftinat 250 mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine which is used in the treatment of cancer of the lungs. It should only be used under the supervision of a qualified physician. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with lung and liver diseases.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Geftinat 250 mg Tablet
Gefitrust 250 mg Tablet
Panacea Biotec Ltd.
Geftib 250 mg Tablet
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Geftistar 250 mg Tablet
Lupin Ltd.
Tyrogef 250 mg Tablet
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
Zefotib 250 mg Tablet
Alkem Laboratories Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Geftinat 250 mg Tablet
Diarrhea
Fever
Allergic skin reaction
Nausea and Vomiting
Increase in liver enzyme levels
Eye irritation
Difficulty in breathing
Abdominal pain
Sore throat
Redness around fingernails

Uses of Geftinat 250 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Geftinat 250 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of cancer that affects the lungs.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Geftinat 250 mg Tablet.

Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. If this medicine is prescribed, your doctor will advise you to discontinue breastfeeding.
General warnings
Skin reactions
Patients receiving Geftinat 250 mg Tablet have experienced severe skin reactions like toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens Johnson syndrome, and erythema multiforme. Close monitoring of symptoms like change in color of the skin, skin rashes, itching, blistering, etc. is necessary while receiving this medicine. Any such symptoms should be reported to the doctor on priority. The treatment should be discontinued if these symptoms appear.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if the time remaining for your next dose is less than 12 hours. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

General Instructions
Take Geftinat 250 mg Tablet as instructed by the doctor. Do not consume larger quantities than prescribed. It should be used as prescribed by the doctor to prevent the spread of cancer to other parts of the body. Discontinue the treatment if any symptoms of allergic skin reactions appear.