Tarceva (Erlotinib Hydrochloride) and/or alternatives
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General Information On Tarceva
Tarceva is an anti-cancer medication mainly used to treat two types of cancers - advanced Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) and advanced Pancreatic Cancer. Apart from these two conditions, it is sometimes also used to treat other types of cancers. Patients who are required to take Tarceva for NSCLC must make sure that they are not on any other medication for the same illness. This drug acts by suppressing tyrosine kinase and subsequently effecting a conformational change within the cancerous cells.
Side Effects/Precautions For Tarceva
Tarceva or Erlotinib, causes side effects like skin rashes, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, hair loss and sometimes even perforations in the walls of the stomach and intestines. brand or generic Tarceva can be a dangerous drug if used injudiciously, therefore proper medical advice and consultation is necessary before treatment with this medication.
Tarceva drug can interact with medicines like gemcitabine and cause potentially fatal heart disorders and even stroke. Patients must discuss all possible drug interactions with Erlotinib before beginning treatment. It is also important that the patient not smoke during treatment with this drug. Patients with liver and kidney disorders must be cautious while taking brand or generic Tarceva. Pregnant women and nursing women must not take this medication. Certain instances of eye related disorders like corneal damage have also been reported to occur with the use of Tarceva drug. It could worsen an already existing eye problems, so such patients must be careful.
Tarceva Dosage
Tarceva is advised to be taken as a daily dose of 150 mg. It is recommended to be taken at least an hour before or two hours after eating food. In the case of pancreatic cancer, the recommended dosage is 100 mg which has to be taken along with gemcitabine. A reduction in the dosage of Tarceva becomes necessary for patients who develop diarrhea or skin reactions. The dose can be brought down by 50mg. A doctor may increase the dose of the medicine if no other alternate treatment is available. The patient should be monitored at a 2 week period when there is an increase in dosage. The maximum dose in combination with rifampicin is restricted to 450 mg.
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