GEFITINIB - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions
6 Common Side-Effects
7 Serious Side-Effects
8 Rare Side-Effects
9 Food Interactions
10 Technical Classification
11 Storage Conditions
12 Available Alternatives
- 12.1 Common Drugs with GEFITINIB as Ingredient
13 Share this:
14 Like this:
15 Related Articles

Overview

GEFITINIB is an Over-the-counter (OTC) drug.
Gefitinib is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer. Gefitinib is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Gefitinib belongs to a group of drugs called epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitors.

Usage

GEFITINIB is generally used to treat: Lung Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Before using this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist about your medical history, especially of lung disease, severe kidney disease, eye problems, stomach/intestinal ulcers, other stomach/intestinal problems, smoking, cancer that has spread to the bowels.
Do not take gefitinib if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
Before starting gefitinib treatment, make sure you tell your doctor about any other medications you are taking (including prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, herbal remedies, etc.). Do not take aspirin, or products containing aspirin unless your doctor specifically permits this.
Do not receive any kind of immunization or vaccination without your doctor’s approval while taking gefitinib.
For both men and women: Do not conceive a child (get pregnant) while taking gefitinib. Barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms, are recommended. Discuss with your doctor when you may safely become pregnant or conceive a child after therapy.

Common Side-Effects

GEFITINIB : Eyes Burning Sensation, Chest Pain, Chills, Cough, Difficulty Breathing, Eyes Dry Eyes, Shortness Of Breath

Serious Side-Effects

GEFITINIB : Abdomen Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Decreased Appetite, Fever, Nausea, Vomit

Rare Side-Effects

GEFITINIB : Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Eyes Redness, Eyes Eye Irritation, Heartburn, Abdomen Pain, Throat Soreness, Vomit

Food Interactions

Grapefruit may increase serum product levels.

Technical Classification

GEFITINIB is categorized as: EGFR INHIBITORS / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with GEFITINIB as Ingredient

ALGAT O 200MG/500MG TAB	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
AMGAT 60MG/400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG
BELLGAT EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/W
BG STAC 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
BIOGAT 0.3% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
BIOGAT 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
BIOGAT 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
BROADBAND 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
BROADBAND 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
CHEMOFIT 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
CHEMOGEF 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
CHEMORESSA 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
DENRIT 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
DIOGET 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
DIRAGYL 200MG/500MG TAB	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
ECOGAT A 75MG/400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG, AMBROXOL 75.0 MG
ECOGAT BCD 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
EMFIB 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
ENGATT 0.3% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
ENGATT 0.30% EYE OINT	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
ENGATT DX EYE DPS	GEFITINIB , DEXAMETHASONE
ENGATT FORTE EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.5 %W/V
EXAGT 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
EXTRAGAT 3% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 3.0 %W/V
FLOGAT 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
FLOXGAT 0.3% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
FLOXGAT 0.3% EYE OINT	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
FLOXIGAT M 75MG/400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG, AMBROXOL 75.0 MG
FLUBIGAT 0.3MG/3MG EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 3.0 MG, FLURBIPROFEN 0.3 MG
FLURGAT 0.3MG/3MG EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 3.0 MG, FLURBIPROFEN 0.3 MG
G CEBRAN OZ 200MG/500MG TAB	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
G FLOX 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
G FLOX 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
G FLOX 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
G FLOX 500MG TAB	GEFITINIB 500.0 MG
G2K 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
G2K 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GABACT 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GAITY A TAB	GEFITINIB , AMBROXOL
GARNID 200MG/500MG TAB	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATE 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATE DF EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 3.0 MG, DIFLUPREDNATE 0.5 MG
GATE DX 0.1%/0.3% DPS	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V, GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GATE EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GATE HS EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 5.0 MG
GATE P 3MG/10MG EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG, GEFITINIB 3.0 MG
GATE PD 3MG/10MG EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG, GEFITINIB 3.0 MG
GATIA 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATIA 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATIAID F 0.03%/0.3% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V, FLURBIPROFEN 0.03 %W/V
GATIBLU 0.3% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GATIBLU D 0.1% W/V/0.3% W/V EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V
GATIBLU D 0.1% W/V/3% W/V EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 3.0 %W/V, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V
GATICA 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATICA 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATICA DPS	GEFITINIB
GATICHECK EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 0.02 %W/V
GATICIN 0.3% DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GATICIP 0.3% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GATIDEX 200MG INFUSION	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATIDEX 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATIDOC 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATIF 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATIF 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATIFAR 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATIFAX 0.3% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GATIFECT 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATIFECT 400MG INFUSION	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATIFECT 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATIFIL 0.3% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GATIFIX 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATIFLO 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATIGO 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATIGO 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATIGRAM 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATIGRAM OZ 200MG/500MG TAB	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATIKIND 0.3% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GATIKOP 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATILAB 0.3% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GATILIFE 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATILINK 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATILOX 0.3% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GATILOX 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATILOX 400MG INJ	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATILOX 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATILOX DF 0.3% INJ	GEFITINIB 0.3 %
GATILOX DF 3MG EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 3.0 MG
GATILOX DM 0.1% W/V/0.3% W/V EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V
GATILOX PLUS 0.3% W/V/0.4% W/V EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V, KETOROLAC TROMETAMOL 0.4 %W/V
GATIMAC 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATIMAC 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATIMORE 100MG DRY SYP	GEFITINIB 100.0 MG
GATIMORE OZ 200MG/500MG TAB	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATINEX 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATIPAN 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATIQ 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATIQUIN 0.3% EYE OINT	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GATIQUIN 0.3% W/V EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GATIQUIN 400MG INFUSION	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATIQUIN 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATIQUIN HS 0.5% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.5 %
GATIQUIN OZ 400MG/1000MG KIT	ORNIDAZOLE 1000.0 MG, GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATIQUIN P 0.3% W/V/1% W/V EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %W/V, GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GATIRAY 0.3% W/V EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GATIRAY 5 0.5% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.5 %
GATIROM 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATIROM 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATIRON 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATISAFE 0.3% INFUSION	GEFITINIB 0.3 %
GATISAFE 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATISOL EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V, BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE 0.02 %W/V
GATISTAL 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATITAS 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATITHEM 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATITRUST 3% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 3.0 %W/V
GATIVISTA 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATIWIZ 400MG SUSP	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATIWIZ 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATIZEN 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATIZEN 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATMOR 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATO 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATO 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATOMED 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATOMED 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATOP 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATOR 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATOX 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATRI 200MG SUSP	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATRI CONCENTRATE INJ	GEFITINIB
GATRI OZ 200MG/500MG TAB	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATRID 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATRIM 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATSAR EYE DPS	GEFITINIB
GATSUN 0.3% OINT	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GATSUN 3MG EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 3.0 MG
GATSUN DM 0.1MG/0.3MG EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 MG, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 MG
GATSUN FORTE EYE DPS	GEFITINIB
GATSUN P 0.3%/1% DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %W/V, GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GATT 0.3% W/V DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GATT 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATT 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATTI 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GATTY 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GATTY 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GCOM 0.3%/4% EYE DPS	KETOROLAC TROMETAMOL 4.0 %W/V, GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GEFFON 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
GEFICAD 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
GEFIMIPSA 250MG CAP	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
GEFITEC 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
GEFITERO 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
GEFITRUST 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
GEFTIB 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
GEFTIFOS 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
GEFTIGLAN 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
GEFTILON 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
GEFTINAT 250 MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250 MG
GEFTINAT 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
GEFTIPAR 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
GEFTISTAR 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
GENTIJET DX EYE DPS	GEFITINIB , DEXAMETHASONE
GETOLI 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GETOLI D 0.1%/0.3% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V
GETON 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GETON PLEX CAP	GEFITINIB
GF 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GF IV INFUSION	GEFITINIB
GFC 0.3% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GFC FORTE EYE DPS	GEFITINIB
GFLOTAS 0.3% DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GFLOTAS D EYE DPS	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V, GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
GIFTUM 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GIFTUM 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GIZAT 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GIZAT 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GO 3 EYE DPS	GEFITINIB
GRANAZ 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GREXAM 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
GTFX 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GTO 200MG/500MG TAB	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
GTX CAP	GEFITINIB
GULF 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GUTSI 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
GXN EYE/EAR DPS	GEFITINIB
HIGATI 0.3% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %
HIGATI 0.3%W/W EYE CRM	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/W
IGAT EYE/EAR DPS	GEFITINIB
K GAT EYE DPS	GEFITINIB
KABIGEF 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
KETOGATE EYE DPS	KETOROLAC TROMETAMOL 4.0 MG, GEFITINIB 3.0 MG
KETOMAR EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V, KETOROLAC TROMETAMOL 0.4 %W/V
LEEGENTA DM EYE DPS	DEXAMETHASONE , GEFITINIB
LEKGAT 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
LEKGAT M 200MG/500MG TAB	METRONIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
LGS 400MG DPS	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
LGS 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
LOTEGATE EYE DPS	LOTEPREDNOL 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 3.0 MG
LYFLOX A 400MG/60MG TAB	AMBROXOL 400.0 MG, GEFITINIB 60.0 MG
LYFLOX O TAB	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
MEFTINIB 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
MERIGAT 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
MERIGAT 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
MICROGAT 0.3% W/V DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
MICROGAT 0.3% W/V EYE OINT	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
MICROGAT DX 0.1% W/V/0.3% W/V DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V
MYGAT 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
MYGAT 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
NEOGAT 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
OCUGATE 0.3% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
OCUGATE EYE OINT	GEFITINIB
ODGAT 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
ORNIGAT 200MG/500MG TAB	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
OXIGAT 0.03% DPS	GEFITINIB 0.03 %W/V
OXIGAT 3MG EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 3.0 MG
POWERGAT 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
POWERGAT 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
PREDZY 3MG/10MG EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 10.0 MG, GEFITINIB 3.0 MG
Q GAT 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
Q GAT EYE/EAR DPS	GEFITINIB
Q4G 0.3% DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
QC 8 EYE DPS	GEFITINIB
QC 8 OINT	GEFITINIB
QUGAT 0.3% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
RAGACIN 400MG INFUSION	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
RAGACIN 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
RAPIGAT 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
REGAT 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
RESPIGAT SR 75MG/400MG CAP	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG, AMBROXOL 75.0 MG
REVIGAT 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
REVIGAT OZ 200MG/500MG TAB	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
RONYGAT 200MG TAB	GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
S GARY 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
S GARY OZ 200MG/500MG TAB	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
SALGI 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
SEGA TAB	GEFITINIB
SIOGAT 0.3% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
SIOGAT P 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %W/V, GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
TAMIGEN S 0.1%/0.3% DPS	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V, GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
TAMIGEN S EYE/EAR DPS	DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V, GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
TIFLOW D EYE DPS	DEXAMETHASONE , GEFITINIB
TIFLOW EYE DPS	GEFITINIB
TYROGEF 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
UNIGAT 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
V GAT 0.3% DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
VICTOBAX 400MG INFUSION	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
WALAGAT 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
WALAGAT AX 60MG/400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG
WALAGAT OZ 200MG/500MG TAB	ORNIDAZOLE 500.0 MG, GEFITINIB 200.0 MG
XEFTA 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
Z PRED 0.3%/1% EYE DPS	PREDNISOLONE 1.0 %W/V, GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
ZEFOTIB 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
ZENGAT 0.3% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
ZENGAT D 0.1%/0.3% EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V, DEXAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/V
ZENGAT EYE OINT	GEFITINIB
ZENGAT P EYE DPS	GEFITINIB , PREDNISOLONE
ZIGAT 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
ZIGAT ED 3MG EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 3.0 MG
ZUFINIB 250MG TAB	GEFITINIB 250.0 MG
ZYGATI 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
ZYLOPRED 0.3% W/V/0.5% W/V EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V, LOTEPREDNOL 0.5 %W/V
ZYMAR 0.3% W/V DPS	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
ZYMAR 0.3% W/V EYE OINT	GEFITINIB 0.3 %W/V
ZYMAXID 0.5% W/V EYE DPS	GEFITINIB 0.5 %W/V
ZYQUIN 400MG INFUSION	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG
ZYQUIN 400MG TAB	GEFITINIB 400.0 MG