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Geftib Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

GEFITINIB-250MG

Uses:

Non-small cell lung cancer

Medicinal Benefits:

Geftib Tablet is indicated to the patients dealing with non-small cell lung cancer. Cancer of this type tends to spread quickly in other parts of the body. Geftib Tablet travels through the bloodstream and effectively destroys cancerous cells of the lung and other parts of the body. Geftib Tablet is a ' tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)', that stops the uncontrolled growth and spread of cancerous cells.  It acts by stopping the abnormal protein action that is responsible for the multiplication of cancerous cells. Whenever a new healthy cell is formed, it undergoes a usual process of maturity. Cancerous cells form new cells more quickly, so Geftib Tablet targets cancerous cells and blocks the action of Tyrosine kinase enzymes (responsible for causing cancer). It also decreases the blood supply to cancer tumors to slow down the growth of the tumor.  In this way, Geftib Tablet stops the production, spread and growth of cancerous cells in the body.

FAQs

It usually takes three to six months for most types of lung cancer to double their size. It took many years for lung cancer to reach a size that could be diagnosed in X-Ray.

The most common sign of lung cancer is a cough that lasts long and gets worse with time. Sometimes, a patient may notice blood in the cough. Chest pain is also a sign of lung cancer followed by coughing.

Geftib Tablet may affect the ability of women to have a child. Thus it is advised to tell your doctor if you have such a plan.

It is suggested to avoid taking an antacid or stomach acid-reducing medicine within 6 hours after taking Geftib Tablet as it may make the medicine less effective if taken simultaneously.

Geftib Tablet is safe to be taken by a diabetic person. However, take Geftib Tablet only after asking with a doctor as they may adjust the dosing according to the patient's condition.

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