Review the side-effects of Erlotinib as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Rash and diarrhea.
General - Fatigue, loss of appetite, itching, pimples, skin inflammation, dry skin, fever, fluid retention and decreased weight.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, indigestion and flatulence.
Musculoskeletal - Bone pain and muscle pain.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing and cough.
Central Nervous System - Depression, dizziness, headache, sleeplessness, anxiety, nerve disease and rigors.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Rash and diarrhea.
General - Fatigue, loss of appetite, itching, pimples, skin inflammation, dry skin, fever, fluid retention and decreased weight.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, indigestion and flatulence.
Musculoskeletal - Bone pain and muscle pain.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing and cough.
Central Nervous System - Depression, dizziness, headache, sleeplessness, anxiety, nerve disease and rigors.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Erlotinib
Erlotinib(Tarceva) generic is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, prescribed for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, and pancreatic cancer.Trade Names for Erlotinib
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