Tarceva 25mg. 100mg. 150mg Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 07 March 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, bronchial adenocarcinoma, and pancreatic cancer.
Dosage (summary)
150 mg daily for NSCLC and bronchial adenocarcinoma; 100 mg daily with gemcitabine for pancreatic cancer.
Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
- Paediatric use
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Avoid in pregnancy and breastfeeding; potential risks unknown.
Key Drug Interactions
- CYP3A4 inducers/inhibitors
- Warfarin
- Proton pump inhibitors
Contraindications
- Severe hypersensitivity to erlotinib
- Galactose intolerance
Common side effects
- Rash
- Diarrhoea
- Fatigue
- Anorexia
Counselling Points
- Take on an empty stomach
- Monitor for severe skin reactions
- Advise against smoking
Serious warnings
- Interstitial lung disease
- Gastrointestinal perforation
- Hepatic failure
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