Gefitinib

• Nausea can sometimes occur when you first start taking Gefitinib
  If nausea occurs, take your tablets right after a meal.
• Acne-like rash may develop
  This may improve over time even if the same dose is continued.
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhea
• Dryness of eyes
• Tiredness and lack of energy may occur

Inform your doctor if any of the following occurs:

• Allergic reactions – rashes, swelling, breathing difficulty
• Severe diarrhea
• Unusual or persistent respiratory difficulty or wheezing, chest pain
• Any change in vision, eye pain or signs of eye infection
• Signs of infection – fever of 38 ˚C or higher, sores in the mouth and throat
• Unusual weakness or joint pain
• Yellowing of the skins or eyes

• ​Inform your doctor or pharmacist regarding any other medicines or supplements you are taking.
• Use effective birth control during treatment on Gefitinib and for 2 weeks after stopping treatment.

Avoid taking:

• Grapefruit and its juice when you are on Gefitinib.
• Antacids 2 hours before or after taking Gefitinib.

It is a tablet, to be taken by mouth. It is taken once daily and can be taken with or without food.

If you miss a dose of Gefitinib, take it as soon as you can if it is within 12 hours of the missed dose. If it is over 12 hours since you missed dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your usual dosing. Do not double the dose.

If you overdose on this medicine, inform your doctor immediately.

Do not break or crush the tablet.

Keep away from children;#Keep in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight;#Store at room temperature;#