Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's
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Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's belongs to the group of medicine called ‘anti-cancer’ primarily used for lung and pancreatic cancer treatment. Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in one or both lungs. These abnormal cells do not carry out normal lung cell functions and do not develop into healthy lung tissue. In this disease, cells of the lung grow uncontrollably, and if not detected at an early stage may spread to other body parts, including the brain. Pancreatic cancer is an uncontrolled cancerous growth in the pancreas, usually in the cells that produce insulin.
Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's contains 'Erlotinib' that belongs to the group of medicines known as 'kinase inhibitors'. It works by stopping the action of an abnormal protein that causes the multiplication of cancerous cells. In this way, it prevents the spread of cancerous cells.
Take Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's as prescribed by your doctor. You are suggested to take Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's as long as your doctor has prescribed it after checking your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as abdominal pain, bone pain, breathlessness, constipation, cough, diarrhea, edema (swelling), fatigue, fever, infection, muscle pain, nausea, rash, stomatitis (inflammation of the mouth), vomiting, weight loss abnormal blood tests for the liver function. Most of these side-effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side-effects persistently.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not take Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy and breastfeeding as Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's causes serious congenital disabilities. Older adults are more sensitive to medicine so that they may adjust the dosage according to the condition. While taking Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's, you might become more sensitive to sunlight, so it is important to protect your skin with a high sun protection factor (SPF). Regular blood tests are required to monitor liver function and blood cells in the blood while taking Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's as it could lead to increased dizziness.
Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's is prescribed to the patients dealing with nonsmall cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer. Cancer of this type tends to spread quickly in other parts of the body. Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's travel through the bloodstream and effectively destroy cancerous cells of the lung, pancreas, and other body parts. Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's contains Erlotinib is a 'tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)' that stops the uncontrolled growth and spread of cancerous cells. It acts by blocking the abnormal protein's 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 Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's targets cancerous cells and block the action of Tyrosine kinases 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, Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's stops the production, spread, and growth of cancerous cells in the body.
Do not take Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's if you are allergic to Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's or any of its ingredients. While taking Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's, you might become more sensitive to sunlight, so it is important to protect your skin with a high sun protection factor (SPF) while going out as it can lead to a skin rash if you are not using a strong SPF. Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's can cause leg swelling and water retention or fluid overload (edema), so if you have unexpected rapid weight gain, please consult your doctor. Do not take Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding as it could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control measures while taking this medication and for at least 1 month after your last dose. Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's is not recommended for children and adolescents. You are advised to stop smoking while taking Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's as smoking could decrease this medication's effect. Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's may make you more susceptible to infections, consult your doctor if you develop any signs of infections, fever, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding, or bruising. Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's may cause blurry vision and dizziness, so do not drive or operate any machinery which requires concentration. Before undergoing any surgery, it is advised to tell the medical professional who performs the procedure about all the medicines you are taking.
Drug-Drug Interaction: Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's is known to interact with blood thinners (warfarin, aspirin), anti-hypertensive medicines (amlodipine, metoprolol, nifedipine), heart medicines (quinidine, atorvastatin, fluvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin), immuno-suppressants (cyclosporine), antibiotics (erythromycin, telithromycin, clarithromycin, rifampicin, ciprofloxacin), anti-fungal medicines (itraconazole, voriconazole, ketoconazole), mental illness medicines (triazolam, alprazolam, estazolam, primidone, phenobarbital, phenytoin, phenytoin, carbamazepine), anti-HIV medicines (saquinavir, ritonavir), erectile dysfunction medicine (sildenafil), antiulcer (omeprazole, ranitidine).
Drug-Food Interaction: Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's is known to interact with alcohol, St. John's wort plant (a natural remedy to treat depression), and grapefruit.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's is known to interact in patients with hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cardiovascular disease, bone marrow suppression, liver or kidney disease, fluid retention, gastrointestinal disorders, stomach ulcer or bleeding, high blood pressure, diabetes, and chemotherapy.
Lung cancer: It happens when cells in the lung begin to grow in an uncontrolled manner. The most common form of lung cancer is non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It happens when cells that form the lining of the lung start growing uncontrollably. Persons who smoke are at high risk of lung cancer. A common symptom of NSCLC is a cough that does not go quickly followed by shortness of breath. Cancerous cells of the lung spread off and travel through the bloodstream to distant regions of the body and grow.
Pancreatic cancer: It is a type of tumor in the pancreas that usually begins in the juice's cells. It is a gland behind your stomach that produces juices that help break down food and the hormones that help control blood sugar levels.
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Alcohol
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You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption with Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's as it may increase the risk of side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, or difficulty in concentrating.
Pregnancy
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Erlocip 100 Tablet 30'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 Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's.
Breast Feeding
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Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk and may cause a possible risk to the infant.
Driving
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It is not known if Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's affects your driving ability or not. Drive only if you are physically stable and mentally focussed. If you experience drowsiness after taking this medication, you should not drive or operate any machinery or vehicles.
Liver
Caution
Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's should be taken with caution in patients dealing with liver disease. The doctor may adjust the dose according to the medical condition of the patient.
Kidney
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Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's is safe to take by patients dealing with kidney disease as prescribed by their doctor. The doctor may adjust the dose according to the medical condition of the patient.
Children
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Erlocip 100 Tablet 30's is not recommended for children below 18 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
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