Erlotinib Zydus 25/100/150 25 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 23 August 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
- Elderly population
- Paediatric population
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- CYP3A4 inducers/inhibitors
- Warfarin
- Statins
Contraindications
- Severe hypersensitivity to erlotinib
Common side effects
- Rash
- Diarrhoea
- Fatigue
- Nausea
Counselling Points
- Take on an empty stomach
- Avoid smoking
- Monitor for severe skin reactions
Serious warnings
- Risk of ILD
- Gastrointestinal perforation
- Hepatic failure
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