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About K-Gef 250 mg Tablet
K-Gef 250 mg Tablet 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.
K-Gef 250 mg Tablet 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 K-Gef 250 mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are suggested to take K-Gef 250 mg Tablet 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 K-Gef 250 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not take K-Gef 250 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as K-Gef 250 mg Tablet causes serious birth defects. K-Gef 250 mg Tablet 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 K-Gef 250 mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness.
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K-Gef 250 mg Tablet 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. K-Gef 250 mg Tablet travels through the bloodstream and effectively destroys cancerous cells of the lung and other parts of the body. K-Gef 250 mg Tablet 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 K-Gef 250 mg Tablet 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, K-Gef 250 mg Tablet stops the production, spread and growth of cancerous cells in the body.
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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 K-Gef 250 mg Tablet , 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 K-Gef 250 mg Tablet , 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 K-Gef 250 mg Tablet may cause diarrhoea.
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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.
K-Gef 250 mg Tablet 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 K-Gef 250 mg Tablet as it may make the medicine less effective if taken simultaneously.
K-Gef 250 mg Tablet is safe to be taken by a diabetic person. However, take K-Gef 250 mg Tablet only after asking with a doctor as they may adjust the dosing according to the patient's condition.
K-Gef 250 mg Tablet 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 K-Gef 250 mg Tablet .
K-Gef 250 mg Tablet 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 K-Gef 250 mg Tablet until your doctor asks you to stop it.
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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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