PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
 
Geftinat 250mg Tablet is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. It is used in patients in which it has spread to other parts of the body, who have abnormal epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) genes, and who have not had previous treatment for cancer.
 
Geftinat 250mg Tablet should be taken in a dose as recommended by the doctor. You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises for it. The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment. Your doctor may advice for regular monitoring of liver function while your taking this medicine.

Women who are undergoing treatment should use effective contraception method. It is important to avoid pregnancy during the treatment and for a month after completing the course of medicine. Diarrhea may occur as its side effect, so drink plenty of fluids. But, you must inform doctor if it does not stop or you find blood in stools. In case you develop ulceration in mouth, changes in your vision, or breathing difficulties than it is better to inform the doctor.
 
USES OF GEFTINAT TABLET
Non-small cell lung cancer
 
BENEFITS OF GEFTINAT TABLET
In Non-small cell lung cancer
Non-small cell lung cancer is one of the major kinds of lung cancer and it affects both smokers as well as non-smokers. Geftinat 250mg Tablet helps treat non-small cell lung cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
 
SIDE EFFECTS OF GEFTINAT TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Geftinat
Diarrhea
Dry skin
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Rash
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Vomiting
Weakness
Weight loss
 
HOW TO USE GEFTINAT TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Geftinat 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
 
HOW GEFTINAT TABLET WORKS
Geftinat 250mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.
 
SAFETY ADVICE
 
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Geftinat 250mg Tablet.
 
Pregnancy
Geftinat 250mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
 
Breast feeding
Geftinat 250mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
 
Driving
Geftinat 250mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Geftinat 250mg Tablet may make you feel weak. This may affect your driving ability.
 
Kidney
Geftinat 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Geftinat 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
 
Liver
Geftinat 250mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Geftinat 250mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.