Gefitinib is best taken on an empty stomach or with food.
Gefitinib is an antineoplastic drug used to treat locally advanced metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has failed chemotherapy. It is generally recommended that Gefitinib be taken on an empty stomach or with food. The medication should ideally be taken more than 12 hours from the next dose.
Gefitinib adverse reactions, such as nausea, loss of appetite, gastrointestinal reactions such as oral mucositis, pancreatitis and mouth ulcers, skin and adnexal reactions such as rash, itching, dry and erythematous skin, liver function abnormalities, systemic symptoms such as alopecia, malaise, weight loss, etc., conjunctivitis of the eyes and blepharitis, etc., hemorrhagic cystitis.
Contraindications: Gefitinib is contraindicated in those who are allergic to Gefitinib. Contraindicated in pregnant women and children.
Gefitinib is recommended to be used under the guidance of a doctor, if there is any discomfort, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time , to clarify the diagnosis and treatment.