Erlotinib 25/100/150 Mg Adco 25 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg Tablet

Erlotinib 25/100/150 Mg Adco 25 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg Tablet

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PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 10 August 2022


Clinical Summary

Quick overview from the medicine insert

Indication

Treatment of advanced non-small cell lung cancer, bronchial adenocarcinoma, and pancreatic cancer.

Dosage (summary)

150 mg daily for NSCLC and bronchial adenocarcinoma; 100 mg daily for pancreatic cancer.

Special Populations

  • Hepatic impairment
  • Renal impairment
  • Elderly
  • Smokers

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Avoid pregnancy; not recommended during breastfeeding.

Key Drug Interactions

  • CYP3A4 inducers/inhibitors
  • Warfarin
  • Proton pump inhibitors

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to erlotinib

Common side effects

  • Rash
  • Diarrhoea
  • Fatigue
  • Anorexia

Counselling Points

  • Take on an empty stomach
  • Monitor for severe diarrhoea
  • Avoid smoking

Serious warnings

  • Interstitial lung disease
  • Gastrointestinal perforation
  • Hepatic failure
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