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About Gefticip Tablet 30's

Gefticip Tablet 30's belongs to the group of medicine called ‘anti-cancer’, primarily indicated in lung 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.

Gefticip Tablet 30's contains 'Gefitinib' which 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 stops the spread of cancerous cells.

Take Gefticip Tablet 30's as prescribed by your doctor. You are suggested to take Gefticip 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 itching or skin rash, acne, nail problems, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. 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 Gefticip Tablet 30's for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not take Gefticip Tablet 30's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as Gefticip Tablet 30's causes serious birth defects. Gefticip 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. Elderly people are more sensitive to medicine so they may adjust the dosage according to their condition. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Gefticip Tablet 30's as it could lead to increased dizziness.

Uses of Gefticip Tablet 30's

Non-small cell lung cancer

Medicinal Benefits

Gefticip Tablet 30'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. Gefticip Tablet 30's travels through the bloodstream and effectively destroys cancerous cells of the lung and other parts of the body. Gefticip Tablet 30'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 Gefticip Tablet 30'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, Gefticip Tablet 30's stops the production, spread and growth of cancerous cells in the body.

Directions for Use

Gefticip Tablet 30's can be taken without food on an empty stomach at least one or two hours before taking a meal. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it. Do not drink any liquid other than water to swallow the medicine.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Gefticip Tablet 30's

  • Acne
  • Dry skin
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Itching or skin rash

Drug Warnings

Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, vision problems, breathing problems or taking any blood thinner like warfarin. Before undergoing any surgery, it is advised to tell the medical professional who performs the procedure about all the medicines you are taking. Some persons may experience diarrhoea as a side effect of Gefticip Tablet 30's, so it is advised to drink a lot of water and tell your doctor in such a case. Inform your doctor if you notice any severe side effects of Gefticip Tablet 30's, including shortness of breath, worsening cough, and other vision problems. You need to go to regular blood tests to check if this medicine is working fine for you.  Avoid high-fibre foods, raw fruits, cereals, vegetables, and drink lots of water as Gefticip Tablet 30's may cause diarrhoea. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Gefticip Tablet 30's may have interaction with other anti-cancer medicine (Sorafenib and Paclitaxel), antibiotics (Neomycin), anti-seizure medicine (carbamazepine, phenytoin), NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen), blood thinners (warfarin) and an antacid (Omeprazole).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid high-fiber foods, raw fruits, cereals, and vegetables, and drink lots of water as Gefticip Tablet 30's may cause diarrhoea.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, vision problems, breathing problems.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • SORAFENIB
  • PACLITAXEL
  • NEOMYCIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • WARFARIN
  • OMEPRAZOLE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Physical activity helps in strengthening muscles reduce fatigue, helps in weight loss, and give strength. Gentle activities like 20-30minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
  • Performing yoga and other relaxation techniques may also improve physical and mental health and may reduce your stress levels.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
  • Get adequate sleep as resting helps in improving your health, mental ability and improves attention.
  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath, or listen to soothing music.
  • Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
  • Foods containing fibre help in better digestion. These include beans, peas, lentils, whole grains,  nuts, and seeds.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Special Advise

  • It is suggested to avoid taking an antacid or stomach acid-reducing medicine within 6 hours after taking Gefticip Tablet 30's as it may make the medicine less effective if taken simultaneously. 
  • Your doctor may suggest periodic liver function test to monitor the function of the liver due to the use of Gefticip Tablet 30's.

Disease/Condition Glossary

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 easily 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.

About Gefticip Tablet 30's

Gefticip Tablet 30's belongs to the group of medicine called ‘anti-cancer’, primarily indicated in lung 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.

Gefticip Tablet 30's contains 'Gefitinib' which 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 stops the spread of cancerous cells.

Take Gefticip Tablet 30's as prescribed by your doctor. You are suggested to take Gefticip 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 itching or skin rash, acne, nail problems, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. 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 Gefticip Tablet 30's for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not take Gefticip Tablet 30's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as Gefticip Tablet 30's causes serious birth defects. Gefticip 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. Elderly people are more sensitive to medicine so they may adjust the dosage according to their condition. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Gefticip Tablet 30's as it could lead to increased dizziness.

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COD available

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Online payment accepted

Composition

GEFITINIB-250MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

for this medicine

Uses of Gefticip Tablet 30's

Non-small cell lung cancer

Medicinal Benefits

Gefticip Tablet 30'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. Gefticip Tablet 30's travels through the bloodstream and effectively destroys cancerous cells of the lung and other parts of the body. Gefticip Tablet 30'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 Gefticip Tablet 30'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, Gefticip Tablet 30's stops the production, spread and growth of cancerous cells in the body.

Side Effects of Gefticip Tablet 30's

  • Acne
  • Dry skin
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Loss of appetite
  • Itching or skin rash

Directions for Use

Gefticip Tablet 30's can be taken without food on an empty stomach at least one or two hours before taking a meal. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it. Do not drink any liquid other than water to swallow the medicine.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, vision problems, breathing problems or taking any blood thinner like warfarin. Before undergoing any surgery, it is advised to tell the medical professional who performs the procedure about all the medicines you are taking. Some persons may experience diarrhoea as a side effect of Gefticip Tablet 30's, so it is advised to drink a lot of water and tell your doctor in such a case. Inform your doctor if you notice any severe side effects of Gefticip Tablet 30's, including shortness of breath, worsening cough, and other vision problems. You need to go to regular blood tests to check if this medicine is working fine for you.  Avoid high-fibre foods, raw fruits, cereals, vegetables, and drink lots of water as Gefticip Tablet 30's may cause diarrhoea. 

Therapeutic Class

ANTINEOPLASTIC

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • SORAFENIB
  • PACLITAXEL
  • NEOMYCIN
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • WARFARIN
  • OMEPRAZOLE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Physical activity helps in strengthening muscles reduce fatigue, helps in weight loss, and give strength. Gentle activities like 20-30minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
  • Performing yoga and other relaxation techniques may also improve physical and mental health and may reduce your stress levels.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
  • Get adequate sleep as resting helps in improving your health, mental ability and improves attention.
  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath, or listen to soothing music.
  • Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
  • Foods containing fibre help in better digestion. These include beans, peas, lentils, whole grains,  nuts, and seeds.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • It is suggested to avoid taking an antacid or stomach acid-reducing medicine within 6 hours after taking Gefticip Tablet 30's as it may make the medicine less effective if taken simultaneously. 
  • Your doctor may suggest periodic liver function test to monitor the function of the liver due to the use of Gefticip Tablet 30's.

Disease/Condition Glossary

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 easily 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.

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