UNIGEF 250 TABLET contains Gefitinib which belongs to the group of medicines called Antineoplastics. It is indicated in adults for the management of locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who have activating mutation of the EGFR-TK.
It is generally characterized by symptoms such as chest pain or discomfort, persistent cough, trouble breathing, wheezing, tiredness and difficulty while swallowing which may be diagnosed as any of its type as adenocarcinoma (cancer involving the outer part of the lung), squamous cell carcinoma (cancer occurring in the centre part of the lungs) and large cell carcinoma (cancer that can occur in any part of the lung).
Along with this management, your doctor might ask you to take liver function test to assess your liver function.
UNIGEF 250 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients who are allergic to Gefitinib. Before taking UNIGEF 250 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have other lung problems, liver or kidney problems.
UNIGEF 250 TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. It is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). Consult your doctor before taking UNIGEF 250 TABLET.
The most common side effects of taking UNIGEF 250 TABLET are diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, skin reactions, loss of appetite, weakness and red or sore mouth. Consult with your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.
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