Gefitinib is a targeted medication that is used for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer with EGFR gene mutations.
It is a tablet to be taken by mouth, once daily. Take with or without food.
If you miss a dose of Gefitinib, take it as soon as you can if it is within 12 hours of the missed dose. If more than 12 hours have passed, skip the missed dose and go back to your usual dosing. Do not double dose.
Grapefruit and its juice
Inform your doctor if any of the following occurs:
Do not break or crush the tablet.
If you overdose on this medication, inform your doctor immediately.
Disclaimers
If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System, and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity, and Watsons), and the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
Last Updated on February 2019
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