Bderlo 150mg Tablet
Uses:
- Advanced or metastatic non-small lung cancer (NSCLC).
- Advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Mechanism of Action:
- Prevents the activity of a protein called epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), which is involved in the spread and growth of cancer cells.
Important Information:
- Always take this medicine as prescribed by the doctor.
- The tablet must be taken at least one hour before or two hours after taking food.
- Do not take this medication with food.
- Not recommended for adolescents and children under the age of 18.
- Use effective birth control during the treatment and for at least 2 weeks after the last dose.
- Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment.
Safety Advice:
- Pregnancy: taking Bderlo 150mg tablets while pregnant can harm the baby. You should not take this medicine during pregnancy unless your doctor recommends taking it.
- Breastfeeding: you must not take Bderlo 150mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Consult your doctor for risks and benefits.
- Lungs: it is unknown whether Bderlo 150 mg Tablets affect the lungs. Please consult your doctor.
- Liver: this medicine is not recommended in patients with severe liver diseases. Inform your physician if you have any liver disorders.
- Alcohol: it is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bderlo 150 mg Tablets. Please consult your doctor.
- Driving: it is not known whether Bderlo 150 mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience symptoms affecting your ability to concentrate and react.
Side Effects:
- Serious: persistent or severe diarrhea, pain in the eye, blurred vision, sudden difficulty in breathing accompanied by cough and fever, severe pain in your abdomen, liver failure.
- Common: rash, worsened in sun-exposed areas, loss of appetite, decreased weight, infection, headache, depression, nausea, mouth irritation, indigestion, hair loss, dry skin, itching, acne, cracked skin, tiredness, inflammation around fingernail, bleeding from nose, stomach, intestines, reduced kidney function.
FAQs:
How should I take a Bderlo 150mg Tablet? Always take this medicine as prescribed by the doctor. The tablet must be taken at least one hour before or two hours after taking food, and it should be taken at a fixed time daily.
Does Bderlo 150mg tablet cause eye dryness? Yes, this medication can cause eye dryness and conjunctivitis, and hence patients are advised to inform the history of vision problems, and use of contact lenses before taking this medication.
Can I take a Bderlo 150mg tablet during pregnancy? This medication is highly unsafe in pregnancy as it can cause harmful effects in the developing baby. Avoid making plans to have children or during pregnancy while taking this medication.
Can I smoke while taking the Bderlo 150mg Tablet? Avoid smoking while taking this medication, as it can decrease the effectiveness of this medication.
How long can I take a Bderlo 150mg Tablet? Bderlo 150mg Tablet is taken daily as long as prescribed by the doctor, and the duration of time varies from patient to patient depending upon the severity of the disease.
Can Bderlo 150mg tablet be used in kidney disorders? This medication is not recommended in kidney patients as it can worsen the condition of the disease.
Fact Box:
- Molecule name: Erlotinib.
- Therapeutic class: Tyrosine kinase inhibitor.
- Pharmacological class: Anti-Neoplastics.