Erlonat 150mg (Erlotinib Tablet)

Erlonat is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic nonsmall cell lung cancer. It can be given before or initial chemotherapy if your cancer has specific mutations in a protein called epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). The medicine can also be given later on when initial chemotherapy has not worked. Erlonat comprises of an active ingredient Erlotinib, which is a type of targeted therapy rather than a traditional chemotherapy dug. It identifies cancer cells by their rapid rate of reproduction and then attacks those cells. This document is created to help you understand more about your treatment.Erlotinib falls into the category of drugs called anti-neoplastic agents which are useful in treating cancer. It is also used along with gemcitabine to treat patients with pancreatic cancer.  

What is Erlonat used for?

The pharmaceutical drug Erlonat is useful in treating treat non-small cell lung cancer when your cancer has returned following standard treatment. It can also be used in combination with the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine to treat people with metastatic pancreatic cancer.

The medicine may only be available in some situations. Your health care specialist can tell you if its appropriate best for your condition. 

How does Erlonat work?

The medicine's aim is to stop the abnormal cells from dividing and therefore stopping the cancer cells from growing. Its mode of action is different from chemotherapy and hormonal therapy.

Where to buy Erlonat online?

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What does Erlonat contain?

Erlonat tablets contain Erlotinib as the active component. This is the most effective constituent in a treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.

Effects of grape juice on Erlonat

The medicine is known to interact with grape juice, so please avoid consuming it while taking the tablet. 

What are the side effects of Erlonat?

Tell your health care specialist as soon as possible if you do not feel while you are taking Erlotinib. The medicine helps patients with non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer, but it may have undesired side effects. You can experience side effects associated with the usage of Erlonat. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical help if you get some of the unwanted effects.

• Interstitial lung disease
• Cough
• Dyspnea
• Myocardial infarction
• Ischemia
• Dry skin
• Rash
• Bullous
• Exfoliative skin disorders
• Pruritus
• Microangiopathic hemolytic anemia with thrombocytopenia
• Fatigue
• Cerebrovascular accident
• Corneal ulceration
• Conjunctivitis
• Corneal perforation
• Renal failure
• Diarrhea
• Anorexia
• Hepatotoxicity
• Stomatitis, increased liver enzymes
• Nausea, vomiting
• Gastrointestinal perforation
• Abdominal pain

What medications interact with Erlonat?

Erlonat may interact with other drugs, including that, are useful in treating epilepsy, indigestion, and stomach ulcers. It can also interact with the herbal remedy St John’s Wort. Tell your health care specialist about any drugs you are consuming, including over the counter medicines, herbal products, and complementary therapies.

When should Erlonat not be used?

• Do not take Erlonat 150mg if you are allergic to Erlotinib or other inactive ingredients of the medicine.
• It should not be taken if you have an allergic reaction like shortness of breath, swelling of the face, tongue, or lips, rash, itching, hives on the skin, difficulty breathing, wheezing.

How should Erlonat be used?

The medicine is available in the form of a tablet and can be taken as a single dose with a glass of water one hour before or two hours after a meal. Do not chew the tablet. Your health care specialist will tell you how many tablets to take each day. For the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer, the usually recommended dose is one 150 mg daily. For the treatment of pancreatic cancer, given in combination with gemcitabine, the suggested dose is one 100 mg tablet daily.

How long should Erlonat be used?

Continue taking Erlonat 150 mg as long as recommended by your physician.

Missed dose of Erlonat

Take the missed dose of Erlonat 150 mg as soon as you notice. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra dose to make up your missed dose.

How should Erlonat be stored?   

• Away from direct sun light, heat, and moisture
• Keep it away from the reach of children
• Do not freeze the tablets