Veiasu Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Gefitinib

Indications/Uses

Adult patients w/ locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC w/ activating mutations of EGFR-TK

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 250 mg once daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food: Tab may be dispersed in ½ glass of non-carbonated drinking water. No other liqd should be used. Drop the tab in water & w/o crushing it, stir until dispersed (approx 15 min). Drink the liqd immediately. Rinse the glass w/ another ½ glass of water & drink. Dispersed liqd may also be administered via a nasogastric tube.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Lactation.

MIMS Class

Targeted Cancer Therapy

ATC Classification

L01EB01 - gefitinib ; Belongs to the class of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Used in the treatment of cancer.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Veiasu FC tab 250 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Veiasu

gefitinib

Manufacturer:

Lotus Pharmaceutical