Geffon 250 Mg

Introduction About Geffon 250mg Tablet
Geffon 250mg Tablet Contains Gefitinib Which Belongs To The Group Of Medicines Called Antineoplastics. It Is Indicated In Adults For The Management Of Locally Advanced Or Metastatic Non-small Cell Lung Cancer (Nsclc) Who Have Activating Mutation Of The Egfr-tk.
It Is Generally Characterized By Symptoms Such As Chest Pain Or Discomfort, Persistent Cough, Trouble Breathing, Wheezing, Tiredness And Difficulty While Swallowing Which May Be Diagnosed As Any Of Its Type As Adenocarcinoma (Cancer Involving The Outer Part Of The Lung), Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Cancer Occurring In The Centre Part Of The Lungs) And Large Cell Carcinoma (Cancer That Can Occur In Any Part Of The Lung).
Along With This Management, Your Doctor Might Ask You To Take Liver Function Test To Assess Your Liver Function.
Geffon 250mg Tablet Is Not Recommended For Use In Patients Who Are Allergic To Gefitinib. Before Taking Geffon 250mg Tablet, Inform Your Doctor If You Have Other Lung Problems, Liver Or Kidney Problems.
Geffon 250mg Tablet Is Not Recommended For Use In Pregnant And Breastfeeding Women. It Is Not Recommended For Use In Children And Adolescents (Aged Below 18 Years). Consult Your Doctor Before Taking Geffon 250mg Tablet.
The Most Common Side Effects Of Taking Geffon 250mg Tablet Are Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Nausea, Skin Reactions, Loss Of Appetite, Weakness And Red Or Sore Mouth. Consult With Your Doctor If Any Of The Symptoms Worsen.

Uses Of Geffon 250mg Tablet
Used To Manage Adults With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
How Geffon 250mg Tablet Works
Geffon 250mg Tablet Works By Decreasing The Survival Rate And Proliferation Of Malignant Cancer Cells In Lung Tissues By Blocking A Protein Called Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (Egfr) Which Is Responsible For The Growth And Spread Of Cancer Cell Thereby Controlling The Growth And Spread Of Cancer Cells To Other Parts Of The Body.

Directions For Use
Take Geffon 250mg Tablet As Advised By Your Physician. Swallow The Medicine With A Glass Of Water. Do Not Crush Or Chew The Medicine. Your Doctor Will Decide The Correct Dose And Duration Of Geffon 250mg Tablet For You Depending Upon Your Age, Body Weight And Disease Condition.

Side Effects Of Geffon 250mg Tablet
Common
Diarrhoea
Vomiting
Nausea
Skin Reactions (Acne-like Rash)
Loss Of Appetite
Weakness
Red Or Sore And Dry Mouth
Dry, Red Or Itchy Eyes
Red And Sore Eyelids
Nail Problems
Hair Loss
Fever
Bleeding Such As Nosebleed Or Blood In Urine
Signs Of Cystitis Such As Burning Sensations While Urinating, Urgent Need To Urinate
Uncommon
Signs Of Inflamed Pancreas Such As Very Severe Pain In The Upper Part Of The Abdomen, Severe Nausea And Vomiting
Signs Of Inflammation Of The Liver Such As General Feeling Of Being Unwell, With Or Without Possible Jaundice (Yellowing Of The Skin And Eyes)
Signs Of Gastrointestinal Perforation Such As Severe Stomach Pain, Chills, Fever
Signs Of Palmar-plantar Erythrodysaesthesia Syndrome Or Hand And Foot Syndrome Such As Skin Reaction On The Palms Of The Hands And Soles Of The Feet With Tingling, Numbness, Swelling, Redness Or Pain
Rare
Signs Of Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels In The Skin Such As Bruising Or Patches Of Non-blanching Rash On The Skin
Signs Of Haemorrhagic Cystitis (Inflammatory Condition Of Urinary Bladder) Such As Burning Sensation While Urinating, Urgent Need To Urinate Along With Blood In The Urine