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Caitgef Tablet 10's Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

GEFITINIB-250MG

Uses:

Non-small cell lung cancer

Medicinal Benefits:

Caitgef Tablet 10's is indicated to the patients dealing with non-small cell lung cancer. Cancer of this type tends to spread quickly in other parts of the body. Caitgef Tablet 10's travels through the bloodstream and effectively destroys cancerous cells of the lung and other parts of the body. Caitgef Tablet 10's is a ' tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)', that stops the uncontrolled growth and spread of cancerous cells.  It acts by stopping the abnormal protein action that is responsible for the multiplication of cancerous cells. Whenever a new healthy cell is formed, it undergoes a usual process of maturity. Cancerous cells form new cells more quickly, so Caitgef Tablet 10's targets cancerous cells and blocks the action of Tyrosine kinase enzymes (responsible for causing cancer). It also decreases the blood supply to cancer tumors to slow down the growth of the tumor.  In this way, Caitgef Tablet 10's stops the production, spread and growth of cancerous cells in the body.

FAQs

It usually takes three to six months for most types of lung cancer to double their size. It took many years for lung cancer to reach a size that could be diagnosed in X-Ray.

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.

Caitgef Tablet 10's may affect the ability of women to have a child. Thus it is advised to tell your doctor if you have such a plan.

It is suggested to avoid taking an antacid or stomach acid-reducing medicine within 6 hours after taking Caitgef Tablet 10's as it may make the medicine less effective if taken simultaneously.

Caitgef Tablet 10's is safe to be taken by a diabetic person. However, take Caitgef Tablet 10's only after asking with a doctor as they may adjust the dosing according to the patient's condition.

Caitgef Tablet 10's is restricted to use in pregnancy. A woman needs to have a negative pregnancy test before starting treatment with this medicine. It is better to use effective birth control methods to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine or at least 6 months after taking the last dose of Caitgef Tablet 10's.

Caitgef Tablet 10's should be stopped in cases where a person faces a serious side effect that affects life quality. Otherwise, it would be best if you kept taking Caitgef Tablet 10's until your doctor asks you to stop it.