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Erlot 150mg Tablet

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erlotinib

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Introduction to Erlot 150mg Tablet

Erlot 150mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine containing active constituent erlotinib. It is used to treat non-small lung cancer (NSCLC) and pancreatic cancer. Cancer is a disorder in which cells multiply in an uncontrolled and abnormal manner. It is usually given in combination with other anticancer medicine, gemcitabine, for patients with metastatic or advanced pancreatic cancers.

 

Inform the doctor if you use contact lenses, have an intolerance to sugars, have a history of eye problems, or if any medicines are taken for clotting disorders or cholesterol. This medication can cause eye dryness and conjunctivitis, and hence, patients are advised to inform the history of vision problems and use of contact lenses before taking this medication. Erlot 150mg Tablet is not recommended for adolescents and children under the age of 18. Do not take this medication with food. Use effective birth control during the treatment and for at least 2 weeks after the last dose. 


Patients are advised not to smoke while being treated with Erlot 150mg Tablet, as smoking may decrease the amount of medicine in the blood. Wear protective clothing and sunscreen while going outside. Inform the physician if the patient has any symptoms like pain in the eye, blurred vision, cough, fever, shortness of breath, severe abdominal pain, and persistent diarrhoea while taking this medicine.

Uses of Erlot 150mg Tablet

  • Advanced or metastatic non-small lung cancer (NSCLC)
  • Advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer

Therapeutic Effects of Erlot 150mg Tablet

Erlot 150mg Tablet prevents the activity of a protein called epidermal growth factor receptor (EFGR), a protein involved in the spread and growth of cancer cells.

Interaction of Erlot 150mg Tablet with other drugs

Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Erlot 150mg Tablet and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

More Information about Erlot 150mg Tablet

  • Store Grastim 300mcg Injection Vial in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C). Do not freeze.
  • Do not shake the pre-filled syringe.
  • Discard the medicine if stored at room temperature for more than 48 hours.
  • Keep it out of reach from children and pets.
  • It is important to get the dose at the scheduled time. If you missed the schedule, contact your doctor immediately for advice.

How to consume Erlot 150mg Tablet

Always take this medicine as prescribed by the doctor. The tablet must be taken at least one hour before or two hours after taking food.

Safety Advice for Erlot 150mg Tablet

Breast Feeding-unsafe

Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Do not take Erlot 150mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Consult the doctor for risks and benefits.

Alcohol-Consult your doctor

Alcohol

Consult Your Doctor

It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Erlot 150mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Liver-unsafe

Liver

Unsafe

Erlot 150mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver diseases. Inform the physician if patients have any liver disorders. 

Lungs-Consult your doctor

Lungs

Consult Your Doctor

It is unknown whether Erlot 150mg Tablet affect the lungs. Please consult your doctor.

Driving-Consult your doctor

Driving

Consult Your Doctor

It is not known whether Erlot 150mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience symptoms affecting your ability to concentrate and react.

Pregnancy-unsafe

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Taking Erlot 150mg Tablet while pregnant can harm the baby. Do not take this medicine during pregnancy unless your doctor recommends taking it. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to be pregnant before taking this medicine.

Side Effects of Erlot 150mg Tablet

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

 

Serious:

  • Persistent or severe diarrhea
  • Pain in the eye, blurred vision
  • Sudden difficulty in breathing accompanied by cough and fever
  • Severe pain in your abdomen
  • Liver failure

 

Common:

  • Rash worsened in sun-exposed areas
  • Loss of appetite and decrease in weight
  • Infection
  • Headache
  • Depression
  • Nausea
  • Mouth irritation
  • Indigestion
  • Hair loss, dry skin, itching, acne, cracked skin
  • Tiredness
  • Inflammation around fingernail
  • Bleeding from nose, stomach, intestines
  • Reduced kidney function

Word of Advice

Inform the doctor if you have vision problems, are using contact lenses, have clotting disorders, intolerance to sugar and are taking any medication for cholesterol before starting this medication. This medication should not be taken along with the food, and it can be taken either before or after food as it increases the effectiveness of the medication. It is not recommended for individuals below 18 years of age. Inform the doctor about kidney and liver disorders, as this medication is not recommended in patients with kidney and liver disorders. Avoid making plans to have children or during pregnancy because this medicine is highly unsafe and causes harmful effects on the developing baby.

FAQs about Erlot 150mg Tablet

Q1.

How should I take Erlot 150mg Tablet?

Always take this medicine as prescribed by the doctor. The tablet must be taken at least one hour before or two hours after taking food, and it should be taken at a fixed time daily.

Q2.

Does Erlot 150mg Tablet cause eye dryness?

Yes, this medication can cause eye dryness and conjunctivitis and hence patients are advised to inform the history of vision problems, use of contact lenses before taking this medication.

Q3.

Can I take Erlot 150mg Tablet during pregnancy?

This medication is highly unsafe in pregnancy as it can cause harmful effects in the developing baby. Avoid making plans to have children or during pregnancy while taking this medication.

Q4.

Can I smoke while taking Erlot 150mg Tablet?

Avoid smoking while taking this medication, as it can decrease the effectiveness of this medication.

Q5.

How long can I take Erlot 150mg Tablet?

Erlot 150mg Tablet is taken daily as long as prescribed by the doctor and duration of time varies from patient to patient depending upon the severity of the disease.

Q6.

Can Erlot 150mg Tablet be used for kidney disorders?

 

This medication is not recommended in kidney patients as it can worsen the condition of the disease.

Fact Box of Erlot 150mg Tablet

Molecule name: Erlotinib

Therapeutic class: Tyrosine kinase inhibitor 


 

Pharmacological class: Anti-Neoplastics

Indications:  

1. Advanced or metastatic non-small lung cancer (NSCLC)

2. Advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer


 

References

  1. Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Targeted Therapies: Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors, Monoclonal Antibodies, and Cytokines, 12th edition, 2011, 1735-1737.
  2. Mylan, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [ Revised on Jan 2020] [ Accessed on 14th April 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.11264.pdf
  3. Genentech, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on April 2010] [ Accessed on 14th April 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2010/021743s14s16lbl.pdf

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