Tagrisso
Tagrisso Products are primarily used for
Pancreatic cancer, Small cell lung cancer, Liver cancer
About Tagrisso Products
Uses of Tagrisso Products
Osimertinib is used in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, small cell lung cancer, liver cancer, kidney cancer, thyroid cancer, blood cancer (chronic myeloid leukaemia), gastrointestinal stromal tumour, cancer of colon and rectum, non-small cell lung cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis and breast cancer. It is used in treatment of adult patients who have certain EGFR mutations.
Tagrisso Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Tagrisso are Diarrhea, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Rash, Loss of appetite.
How Tagrisso Products work
Osimertinib 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.
Patient Concerns about Tagrisso Products
Frequently asked questions about Tagrisso Products
Frequently asked questions about Osimertinib
Q. What is Tagrisso 80mg Tablet used for?
Tagrisso 80mg Tablet is a targeted cancer medication used to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It is prescribed when the cancer has a specific genetic change (EGFR mutation) and has either spread to other parts of the body or cannot be removed by surgery. It works by blocking signals that make cancer cells grow and spread.
Q. Can Tagrisso 80mg Tablet affect my heart?
Yes, Tagrisso 80mg Tablet can affect your heart function. Your doctor will check your heart health before and during treatment. Tell your doctor right away if you notice a fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain, or fainting.
Q. How do I know if Tagrisso 80mg Tablet is working?
Your doctor will schedule regular scans and tests to check how well the treatment is working. You may also notice improvements in symptoms like breathing or coughing. However, everyone responds differently to treatment, so regular check-ups are important.
Q. What are the most serious side effects of Tagrisso 80mg Tablet?
The serious side effects of Tagrisso 80mg Tablet include lung inflammation (ILD or pneumonitis), heart failure (cardiomyopathy), QTc prolongation (irregular heartbeat), severe skin reactions, and aplastic anemia (bone marrow failure).
Q. Are there any contraindications for Tagrisso 80mg Tablet?
There are no absolute contraindications of Tagrisso 80mg Tablet listed, but it should be used cautiously in patients with heart problems, liver disease, and severe infections. Always tell your doctor about any medical history.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Tagrisso 80mg Tablet?
While taking Tagrisso 80mg Tablet, avoid St. John's Wort supplements, strong CYP3A4 inducer drugs, other QT-prolonging drugs, etc., and check with your doctor before taking any new medications. You should protect your skin from the sun and avoid activities that might cause injury, as the medication can slow wound healing.
Q. When should I call my doctor immediately?
Contact your doctor right away if you experience severe breathing problems or shortness of breath, fever with cough and chest pain, severe skin reactions or blistering, heart symptoms (irregular heartbeat, chest pain), eye problems or vision changes, etc.
Q. Does Tagrisso 80mg Tablet cure lung cancer?
Tagrisso 80mg Tablet does not cure lung cancer but is highly effective at slowing the disease, improving survival, and shrinking tumors in patients with specific EGFR mutations.
Products for Tagrisso
Tagrisso 80mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹151670
Tagrisso 40mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹150154