OSIMERTINIB

Overview

OSIMERTINIB is a Schedule H drug.
Osimertinib is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Osimertinib is used to treat a certain type of non-small cell lung cancer. Osimertinib is used only if your tumor has a specific genetic marker, for which your doctor will test.

Usage

OSIMERTINIB is generally used to treat: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

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

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

While using osimertinib, you may need frequent blood tests. Your heart function may need to be checked using an electrocardiograph or ECG (sometimes called an EKG). Osimertinib is usually given until your body no longer responds to the medication.

Common Side-Effects

OSIMERTINIB : Nausea, Mouth Soreness, Body Itching, Fatigue (tiredness), Back Pain, Head Headache, Loss Of Appetite

Serious Side-Effects

OSIMERTINIB : Heart Failure, BLOOD CLOT, Eyes Redness, Eyes Discharge Or Mucus, Drowsiness, Mood Swings, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Rare Side-Effects

OSIMERTINIB : Face Swelling, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

OSIMERTINIB can interfere with: Heart Arrhythmias, Dermatitis, Pulmonary Hypertension, Fever, Congestive Heart Disease, Long QT Syndrome, Acute Renal Failure, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

OSIMERTINIB is categorized as: EGFR INHIBITORS / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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