Tagrisso 80mg Tablet is a protein kinase inhibitor used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. It is used to treat adult patients with 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 a 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
- Non-small cell lung cancer
Benefits of Tagrisso Tablet
In Non-small cell lung cancer
Side effects of the Tagrisso Tablet
Common side effects of Tagrisso
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Rash
- Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)