Erlocip 100 Tablet
Erlocip 100 Tablet
Welcome to the information page for Erlocip 100 Tablet, brought to you by Cipla Ltd. This product contains the active ingredient Erlotinib (100mg) and is indicated for Pancreatic cancer,Non-small cell lung cancer. Here, you can find crucial details, including its uses, pricing, and options to add it to your wishlist or compare it with similar medications.
- MRP: ₹ 5958.94
- Packing: 30.0 tablets in 1 strip
- Salt Combination: Erlotinib (100mg)
- Brand: Cipla Ltd
- Uses: Pancreatic cancer,Non-small cell lung cancer
Description
- Erlocip 100 Tablet is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer
- Erlocip 100 Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach or should be taken one hour before or 2 hour after meal
- You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises it
- The duration of treatment varies according to your needs and response to treatment
- 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 nausea, vomiting, fatigue, rash, and weight loss
- It may cause severe diarrhea, drink plenty of fluids or consult with your doctor if it bothers you
- It makes you sensitive towards sunlight, hence wear protective clothing or use sunscreen while going out
- In case you develop ulceration in mouth, changes in your vision, or breathing difficulties than it is better to inform the doctor
- Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of liver function while you are taking this medicine.
- 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
- It is advised to quit smoking while taking this medicine as it can affect the working of the medicine
- If you have to take an antacid or any other medicine, take it at a gap of at least 2 hours after taking the cancer medicine.
Cautions
Liver: | CAUTION: Erlocip 100 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Erlocip 100 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | |
Kidney: | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Erlocip 100 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Erlocip 100 Tablet is recommended.^Use of this medicine is not advised in patients with severe kidney disease. | |
Driving: | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether Erlocip 100 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: Erlocip 100 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: Erlocip 100 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: | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Erlocip 100 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | |
Drug Action: | Tyrosine kinase inhibitors | |
Therapeutic class: | ANTI NEOPLASTICS | |
Habit Forming: | No | |
Chemical Class: | Quinazoline Derivative |
Uses
Uses of Erlocip 100 Tablet
- In Pancreatic cancer Pancreas are very essential for digestion of whatever you eat and also for metabolism of blood sugar levels as they produce the body’s natural insulin
- This medicine will help to control pancreatic cancer, and will relieve the symptoms such as, lack of appetite or unexplained weight loss
- Erlocip 100 Tablet helps to stop the action of those chemicals that aid in pancreatic cancer growth and spread
- It will help you live a longer and healthier life
- 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
- Erlocip 100 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.
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Erlocip 100 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.FAQs
Frequestly asked Questions
Side Effects
Common and Known Side effects of Erlocip 100 Tablet
- Abdominal pain
- Bone pain
- Breathlessness
- Constipation
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Infection
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
- Rash
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
- Vomiting
- Weight loss
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