Tagrisso 80mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Tagrisso 80mg Tablet is a protein kinase inhibitor used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. It is used in the treatment of adult patients who have certain estimated glomerular filtration rate (EGFR) mutations.
Tagrisso 80mg Tablet can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. 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.
Diarrhea is very common side effect of this medicine, so drink plenty of fluids. But, you must inform your doctor if it does not stop. You must have to inform your doctor if you experience difficulty in breathing along with fever and cough, or severe peeling of the skin. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells.
Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Uses of Tagrisso Tablet
Benefits of Tagrisso Tablet
In Non-small cell lung cancer
Non-small cell lung cancer is one of the major kinds of lung cancer and it affects both smokers as well as non-smokers. Tagrisso 80mg Tablet helps treat non-small cell lung cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Side effects of Tagrisso Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Tagrisso
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Rash
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
How to use Tagrisso Tablet
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. Tagrisso 80mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Tagrisso Tablet works
Tagrisso 80mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tagrisso 80mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tagrisso 80mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tagrisso 80mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Tagrisso 80mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tagrisso 80mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Tagrisso 80mg Tablet is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tagrisso 80mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Tagrisso 80mg Tablet is recommended.
What if you forget to take Tagrisso Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Tagrisso 80mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Fact Box
Chemical Class
M-Alkylindoles
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKIs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Tagrisso with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Fluconazole with Osimertinib.
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Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Tetrabenazine with Osimertinib.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Do not consume Sevoflurane with Osimertinib.
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Tagrisso 80mg Tablet
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Tagrisso Tablet for?
Non-small cel*
94%
Others
6%
*Non-small cell lung cancer
How much was the improvement?
Average
58%
Poor
21%
Excellent
21%
What were the side-effects while using Tagrisso 80mg Tablet?
No Side Effec*
67%
Rash
17%
Diarrhea
17%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Tagrisso Tablet?
With or witho*
60%
With food
40%
*With or without food
Please rate Tagrisso 80mg Tablet on price
Expensive
67%
Not Expensive
20%
Average
13%
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Osimertinib. Luton, Bedfordshire: AstraZeneca UK Limited; 2016 [revised 31 Aug. 2018]. [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Expires on or after: October, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Tagrisso 80mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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