Generic Erlotinib
	Generic Erlotinib
	Generic Erlotinib
	Generic Erlotinib
	Generic Erlotinib
	Generic Erlotinib
	Generic Erlotinib
	Generic Erlotinib
	Generic Erlotinib
	Generic Erlotinib
	Generic Erlotinib
	Generic Erlotinib
	Generic Erlotinib
	Generic Erlotinib
	Generic Erlotinib
	Generic Erlotinib
	Generic Erlotinib
	Generic Erlotinib
	Tarceva
	Tarceva
	Tarceva
	Tarceva
	Tarceva
	Tarceva

* ERLOTINIB

Tarceva Drug Information

Chemically a kinase inhibitor, Tarceva’s primary indication is in the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) as maintenance dose. It may also be used in NSCLC as stand-alone therapy in those patients who have failed to respond to previous chemotherapy. Another indication of this generic drug is in the treatment of metastatic cancer of the pancreas. Here it is used in combination with other anti-cancer drugs. The actions of this drug are brought about by its ability to suppress the action of tumor promoting enzymes called kinases.

Tarceva Dosage Information

The recommended dose of Erlotinib varies according to the underlying condition being treated. For NSCLC it is 150 mg. When used to treat pancreatic cancer, the recommended dose of this drug is 100 mg. It is advised that patients consume this medication on an empty stomach and around 1 or 2 hours before meals. Patients may develop lung and respiratory symptoms during the early stages of treatment with this drug and in such cases, the drug should be temporarily stopped and the patients evaluated. You can purchase great discount Tarceva 25 mg and 100 mg from North Meds. North Meds is a leading online pharmacy selling cheap Tarceva and other drugs.

Side Effects and Precautions for Tarceva

Amongst the most frequently reported side effects of Erlotinib are rash and diarrhea. Other side effects include fatigue, anorexia, pruritus, acne, dermatitis and weight loss. The more serious adverse effects associated with this drug include arrhythmia, syncope, ileus pancreatitis, myocardial infarction and hemolytic anemia. Most of these serious adverse reactions occur when Tarceva is given in combination with other anti-cancer drugs. Patients who smoke should make an effort to stop smoking before they buy Tarceva for treatment as this can cause decreased plasma concentrations of this drug’s metabolite. Pregnant women must avoid this drug and women undergoing treatment with this drug must avoid getting pregnant as this drug has potential to cause fetal harm.

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