WALAGAT OZ 200MG/500MG TAB - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 Precautions
5 Common Side-Effects
6 Serious Side-Effects
7 Rare Side-Effects
8 Food Interactions
9 Technical Classification
10 Available Alternatives
- 10.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
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Overview

WALAGAT OZ 200MG/500MG TAB is an Over-the-counter (OTC) drug.

WALAGAT OZ 200MG/500MG TAB is composed of: ORNIDAZOLE (500.0 MG), GEFITINIB (200.0 MG)

Gefitinib is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer. Gefitinib is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Gefitinib belongs to a group of drugs called epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors.

Usage

GEFITINIB is generally used to treat: Lung Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Precautions

Before using this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist about your medical history, especially of lung disease, severe kidney disease, eye problems, stomach/intestinal ulcers, other stomach/intestinal problems, smoking, cancer that has spread to the bowels.
Do not take gefitinib if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
Before starting gefitinib treatment, make sure you tell your doctor about any other medications you are taking (including prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, herbal remedies, etc.). Do not take aspirin, or products containing aspirin unless your doctor specifically permits this.
Do not receive any kind of immunization or vaccination without your doctor’s approval while taking gefitinib.
For both men and women: Do not conceive a child (get pregnant) while taking gefitinib. Barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms, are recommended. Discuss with your doctor when you may safely become pregnant or conceive a child after therapy.

Common Side-Effects

GEFITINIB : Eyes Burning Sensation, Chest Pain, Chills, Cough, Difficulty Breathing, Eyes Dry Eyes, Shortness Of Breath

Serious Side-Effects

GEFITINIB : Abdomen Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Decreased Appetite, Fever, Nausea, Vomit

Rare Side-Effects

GEFITINIB : Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Eyes Redness, Eyes Eye Irritation, Heartburn, Abdomen Pain, Throat Soreness, Vomit

Food Interactions

Grapefruit may increase serum product levels.

Technical Classification

GEFITINIB is categorized as: EGFR INHIBITORS / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ALGAT O 200MG/500MG TAB	INR 59 for 10 TABLETS	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
DIRAGYL 200MG/500MG TAB	INR 63.67 for 10 TABLETS	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
G CEBRAN OZ 200MG/500MG TAB	INR 50.3 for 10 TABLETS	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GARNID 200MG/500MG TAB	INR 55.55 for 10 TABLETS	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATIGRAM OZ 200MG/500MG TAB	INR 49.26 for 10 TABLETS	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATIMORE OZ 200MG/500MG TAB	INR 171.42 for 10 TABLETS	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATIQUIN OZ 400MG/1000MG KIT	INR 54.91 for 1 KIT	ORNIDAZOLE 1000.0 MG, GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATRI OZ 200MG/500MG TAB	INR 76.14 for 10 TABLETS	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GTO 200MG/500MG TAB	INR 57.5 for 10 TABLETS	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
LYFLOX O TAB	INR 59.63 for 10 TABLETS	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
ORNIGAT 200MG/500MG TAB	INR 57.4 for 10 TABLETS	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
REVIGAT OZ 200MG/500MG TAB	INR 58.92 for 10 TABLETS	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
S GARY OZ 200MG/500MG TAB	INR 69.9 for 10 TABLETS	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
WALAGAT OZ 200MG/500MG TAB	INR 23.55 for 5 TABLETS	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG