Erlocip 100 Tablet

Short Description

Erlocip 100 Tablet is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Erlocip 100 Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach or should be taken one hour before or 2 hour after meal. You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises it. The duration of treatment varies according to your needs and response to treatment. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Erlocip 100 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Erlocip 100 Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. Epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFR) are expressed on the lung cancer cell surfaces that modulate their growth. This medicine works by binding the chemical messenger EGFR, hence inhibits the cancer signaling pathways mediated by EGFR. This is how it restricts further growth of the cancer cells.

Take it 1 hour before or 2 hours after the meal. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it. It makes your skin sensitive towards sunlight. Apply sunscreen or wear protective clothing while going out. It is advisable to avoid smoking while taking this medicine as it makes the drug ineffective and requires dose adjustment. Do not take it with medication lowering the stomach acid (such as antacids, H2 blockers including ranitidine) as it may affect the working of medicine. Inform your doctor if you develop ulceration in your mouth, changes in your vision or if you experience a worsening cough, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine. Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to monitor your liver function while you are having treatment with this medicine. Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.