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Afadel 20mg Tablet
Manufacturer/Marketed By : ADLEY FORMULATIONS
$9.87 $7.89
Afadel 20mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine containing Afatinib dimaleate as an active ingredient. It is used to treat patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have certain...
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AFATINIB DIMALEATE
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
Afadel 20mg Tablet
9,87$
7,89$
Afadel 20mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine containing Afatinib dimaleate as an active ingredient. It is used to treat patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have certain (non-resistant) abnormal epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) genes and patients with metastatic, squamous NSCLC progressing after platinum-based chemotherapy. It is not recommended to use this medication if you are allergic to the active compound Afatinib dimaleate or its components. It is not recommended for female patients weighing below 50 kilograms. It is not recommended to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, it is advised to consult your physician regarding further queries. Tell your doctor if you have a history of eye problems or wearing contact lenses. Limit your time in the sun as this medicine may make your skin sensitive to the sun. It is not recommended for children and adolescents under the age of 18. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor. Talk to your doctor if you have kidney disorders, breathing problems, liver disorders, heart problems, intolerance to sugars before taking this medicine. Inform your physician or pharmacist of any additional medications you are taking, have recently taken, or may take, including over-the-counter medications and herbal remedies.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
Uses
• Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epidermal growth factor receptor mutations
• Metastatic non small cell lung cancer progressing after platinum based chemotherapy
Benefits
It functions by inhibiting the ErbB family of proteins, which includes EGFR (also known as the epidermal growth factor receptor, or ErbB1, ErbB2, ErbB3, and ErbB4) and HER2. Changes in the genes that create these proteins can have an impact on how cancer cells multiply and disseminate. Through the inhibition of these proteins and its activities, this medication can prevent the growth and proliferation of cancer cells and can help to slow or stop the progression of cancer.
Side Effects
Like all medications, Afadel 20mg Tablet can cause side effects, although not everyone who takes it will experience them.
Most Common Side Effects
• Diarrhea
• Mouth sores
• Acne or skin rash
• Nausea and vomiting
• Fatigue
• Loss of appetite
• Abdominal pain
• Nail changes, such as nail bed infections or inflammation
• Dry skin or itching
• Eye irritation or dryness
• Respiratory infections
Common Side Effects
• Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
• Severe diarrhea or dehydration
• Liver problems
• Eye problems, such as corneal erosion or ulceration
• Hemorrhage or bleeding problems
• Renal impairment
• Cardiac problems
How To Use
Afadel 20mg Tablet is an oral medication that is usually taken once a day, at approximately the same time each day, before food. If you have already eaten, wait at least 3 hours before taking this medicine.
Safety Advice
• Breast Feeding: It is unknown whether Afadel 20mg Tablet is excreted in human milk or not, and there are potential risks to a nursing infant. So it is not recommended for nursing women to take it.
• Alcohol: It is recommended to avoid consuming alcohol while taking Afadel 20mg Tablet, as alcohol can increase the risk of certain side effects associated with the medication, such as stomach ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding.
• Liver: Afadel 20mg Tablet is primarily metabolized in the liver, so inform your healthcare provider if you have any liver problems or diseases. Additionally, this medicine may raise liver enzyme levels, which may indicate inflammation or injury to the liver. Regular blood tests are necessary for patients using this medicine to assess liver function.
• Lungs: Afadel 20mg Tablet is primarily used to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Patients should consult healthcare providers if they have any other lung disease or history of lung inflammation before taking it.
• Driving: Patients on Afadel 20mg Tablet may have adverse effects that make it difficult for them to drive or operate machinery, such as weariness, dizziness, or impaired vision. In these cases, patients should be advised to avoid driving or using machinery. Consult your doctor for further queries.
• Pregnancy: It is recommended to avoid this medication during pregnancy as Afadel 20mg Tablet is unsafe during pregnancy as it can cause fetal harm.
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