Tarceva 150mg is prescribed to the patients dealing with nonsmall cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer. Cancer of this type tends to spread quickly in other parts of the body. Tarceva 150mg travel through the bloodstream and effectively destroy cancerous cells of the lung, pancreas, and other body parts. Tarceva 150mg contains Erlotinib is a 'tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)' that stops the uncontrolled growth and spread of cancerous cells. It acts by blocking the abnormal protein's 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 Tarceva 150mg targets cancerous cells and block the action of Tyrosine kinases 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, Tarceva 150mg stops the production, spread, and growth of cancerous cells in the body.

FAQs

How does Tarceva 150mg work?

Tarceva 150mg contains Erlotinib, an anti-cancer medication that works by preventing the activity of a protein called epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and hence induces cell death (apoptosis). As a result, the growth and spread of cancer cells in stopped or slowed down.

What are the first sign of lung cacner?

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.

I am a diabetic person, can I take Tarceva 150mg ?

Tarceva 150mg is safe to be taken by a diabetic person. However, take Tarceva 150mg only after asking with a doctor as they may adjust the dosing according to the patient's condition.

I am 65 years, is it safe to take Tarceva 150mg ?

In elderly patients, the risk of side effects is more if you are taking Tarceva 150mg . For the patients who are elderly, dose adjustment might be required or your doctor might prescribe any other medication safe for the elderly.

Does using Tarceva 150mg make me susceptible to infections?

Tarceva 150mg can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections. Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). Consult your doctor if you have been exposed to an infection or for more details.

Can Tarceva 150mg be used along with antacids?

No, It is advised to maintain a gap between both the medicines, as use of antacids along with Tarceva 150mg may affect the way the Tarceva 150mg works. Consult your doctor for further information.

Can Tarceva 150mg be used with anticoagulants (warfarin)?

Tarceva 150mg should be used with caution in patients using anticoagulants. Tarceva 150mg may increase your tendency to bleed. Talk to your doctor, he will need to regularly monitor you with some blood tests.