Afamac 40 Tablet

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Afamac 40 Tablet, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Afamac 40 Tablet as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

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MRP: ₹ 4999
Packing: 28.0 tablets in 1 bottle
Salt Combination: Afatinib dimaleate (40mg)
Brand: Admac Pharma Ltd
Uses: Non-small cell lung cancer

Description

Afamac 40 Tablet is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer
It is used in the treatment of adult patients who have certain mutations of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)
Afamac 40 Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, 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.
The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, rash, dry skin, and nausea
Diarrhea can be serious sometimes so take medicine to treat it as prescribed by the doctor or stay hydrated
Your doctor may advise for some blood tests while you are taking this medicine
It may also make your skin sensitive to the sun, so use sunscreen and wear protective clothing if you have to be in sunlight
Inform your doctor if you notice pain or redness in the eye or dry eye.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if have a breathing 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 females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Afamac 40 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Afamac 40 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Afamac 40 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Afamac 40 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether Afamac 40 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Afamac 40 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Afamac 40 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	SAFE: Consuming alcohol with Afamac 40 Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Drug Action:	Tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Therapeutic class:	ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Quinazoline and Butenamide Derivative

Uses

Uses of Afamac 40 Tablet

In 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
Afamac 40 Tablet 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.