Generic Gefitinib
	Generic Gefitinib
	Generic Gefitinib
	Iressa
	Iressa
	Iressa

* GEFITINIB

Iressa Drug Information

Iressa is used as monotherapy and a continuous form of treatment for those patients who have advanced or metastatic non small cell lung cancer. It prevents the growth and multiplication of lung cancer cells. It is quite different from hormonal therapy and chemotherapy. Cheap Iressa is used when chemotherapy fails to produce the desired effect. It works by blocking tyrosine kinase, a certain protein enzyme. The cancerous cells are then unable to grow and spread to other parts of the body.

Iressa Dosage Information

The main ingredient of Iressa is Gefitinib. The generic or branded formulation of this component is administered as a single 250 mg tablet. Higher doses do not guarantee better response; on the contrary they increase toxicity within the body. Discount Iressa can be dispersed in a glass of drinking water if a patient is having difficulty in swallowing solids. The concoction can also be administered via a naso-gastric tube. People with low tolerance levels for diarrhea may be provided relief of up to 14 days which should be followed by the continuance of 250 mg dosage of Gefitinib. Treatment should be reevaluated and interrupted in case of worsening pulmonary symptoms like fever, cough, dyspnea etc. Those who are receiving CYP3A4 inducers like Phenytoin and Rifampicin may be considered for increased Iressa dosages of 500 mg provided there are no adverse drug reactions. You can buy Iressa at cheap rates from North Meds, which stocks 250 mg dosage of this medication in assorted quantities.

Side Effects and Precautions for Iressa

This medication produces common side effects like diarrhea, loss of appetite, acne, dry skin, vision problems, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and unusual fatigue. It may interact with other medicines, so it is strongly advisable to inform your doctor about all the medications you may be taking for various medical conditions. Severe but rare side effects include breathing difficulty and passage of dark colored urine.

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