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Afanat 40mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

AFATINIB-40MG

Uses:

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Medicinal Benefits:

Afanat 40mg Tablet contains Afatinib, which belongs to the class of medicines known as kinase inhibitors. It works by stopping the action of a tyrosine kinase enzyme that causes the multiplication of cancerous cells. This helps stop the abnormal growth of cancer cells and thus reduce the further spread to other parts of the body. It also decreases the blood supply to cancer tumors to slow down the growth of the tumor.  In this way, Afanat 40mg Tablet stops the body's production, spread and growth of cancerous cells.

FAQs

Afanat 40mg Tablet contains Afatinib, which works by stopping the action of a tyrosine kinase enzyme that causes the multiplication of cancerous cells.

The most common sign of lung cancer is a cough that lasts long and gets worse with time. Sometimes, a patient may notice blood in the cough. Chest pain is also a sign of lung cancer, followed by coughing.

Afanat 40mg Tablet is safe to be taken by a diabetic person. However, take Afanat 40mg Tablet only after consulting with a doctor, as they may adjust the dosing according to your condition.