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Erlotirel 100mg Tablet

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Salt Composition : Erlotinib

Manufacturer : RELIANCE LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD

Origin of Medicine : India

MRP: 5147
Price : 3346
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Introduction to Erlotirel 100mg Tablet

Erlotirel 100mg 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, history of eye problems, or if any medicines 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, use of contact lenses before taking this medication. Erlotirel 100mg 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 Erlotirel 100mg 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 diarrhea while taking this medicine.


Uses of Erlotirel 100mg Tablet

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

Therapeutic Effects of Erlotirel 100mg Tablet

Erlotirel 100mg 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 Erlotirel 100mg Tablet with other drugs

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.


More Information about Erlotirel 100mg Tablet

  • Keep out of sight and reach of children. 
  • Store at controlled room temperature between 15°C to 30°C. 
  • Do not freeze.

How to consume Erlotirel 100mg 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 Advices for Erlotirel 100mg Tablet

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Pregnancy

  

Taking Erlotirel 100mg 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.

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Breast Feeding

  

Do not take Erlotirel 100mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Consult the doctor for risks and benefits.

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Lungs

  

This medicine is not recommended in patients with severe lung diseases. Inform the physician if you have any lung disorders.

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Liver

  

This medicine is not recommended in patients with severe liver diseases. Inform the physician about any liver disorders.

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Alcohol

  

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Erlotirel 100mg Tablet. Alcohol may increase the risk of side effects such as dizziness or liver complications. Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol during your treatment.

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Driving

  

Erlotirel 100mg Tablet may cause side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, which can affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. Do not drive or engage in activities that require alertness until you know how this medicine affects you.


Side Effects of Erlotirel 100mg 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, decreased 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, clotting disorders, intolerance to sugar and 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, liver disorders as this medication is not recommended in the patient’s 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

Q 1. How should I take Erlotirel 100mg 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.

Q 2. Does Erlotirel 100mg Tablet cause eye dryness?

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

Q 3. Can I smoke while taking Erlotirel 100mg Tablet?

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

Q 4. How long can I take Erlotirel 100mg Tablet?

Erlotirel 100mg Tablet is taken daily as long as prescribed by the doctor, and the duration of time varies from patient to patient depending upon the severity of the disease.


Fact Box of Erlotirel 100mg 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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