• Macdanib 150mg Capsule is used in the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and non-small cell lung cancer
• It works by targeting certain pathways involved in the growth and progression of these diseases and helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells
• Macdanib 150mg Capsule should be taken with food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits
• Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it
• This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time
• You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised
• Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects
• It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
• Diarrhea is a very common side effect of this medicine
• You are advised to drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it does not go away
• Other common side effects include nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, abnormal liver function tests, loss of appetite, headache, weight loss, and high blood pressure
• Your doctor might ask you for some blood tests to monitor liver functioning.
• Before taking it, tell your doctor if have a bleeding problem, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections
• Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using
• This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
• The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Macdanib 150mg Capsule

• In Treatment of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease caused by lung tissue becoming thick and stiff and eventually forming scar tissue within the lungs
• The scarring, or fibrosis, seems to result from a cycle of damage and healing that occurs in the lungs
• These changes are irreversible and the affected person may experience shortness of breath or dry cough as initial symptoms
• Macdanib 150mg Capsule kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells
• You may experience some bothersome side effects
• Discuss with your doctor if you have any doubts
• In Treatment of Non-small cell lung cancer Non-small cell lung cancer is one of the major kinds of lung cancer and it affects both smokers as well as non-smokers
• Macdanib 150mg Capsule helps treat non-small cell lung cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines
• It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor
• You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Macdanib 150mg Capsule, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Macdanib 150mg Capsule

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Vomiting
• Abnormal liver function tests
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Weight loss
• High blood pressure