What is Gilotrif?
Giotrif is prescribed to treat certain types of cancer. Usually it is used for non-small cell lung cancer. It helps to slow or prevent the development of cancer cells. It binds to a protein to tumors to prevent cancer cells from reproducing and growing.
Gilotrif Information
Gilotrif dosage
Always follow your doctor’s instructions to ensure you experience the best results. The typical dose is one tablet orally around meal times. It works best when you take it an hour before or two hours after eating. Try to take this around the same time every day as consistent use will yield the best results.
Do not take extra doses as they will not improve your condition. You should avoid skipping doses when you feel better as cancer will continue to grow if left untreated.
How Gilotrif works
Afatinib is a kinase inhibitor which targets and blocks Tyrosine Kinase. Tyrosine Kinase is an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) which is overactive in certain cancers. This over activity causes the cells to grow and divide too fast. Afatinib prevents tumor growth by inhibiting EGFR and thus prevents the uncontrolled growth of cells. Your Oncologist will determine your type of tumor and it’s cause before deciding whether Afatinib is an appropriate treatment.
What are the side effects of Gilotrif?
This is not a complete list of potential side effects of Gilotrif. Report side effects to your doctor or pharmacist. If you find them unmanageable, call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. We also have a pharmacist that can provide counselling when you buy Gilotrif online.
- pain, redness, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
- severe abdominal pain, cramping, or burning
- fever
- scaling of the skin on the hands and feet
- tingling of the hands and feet
- difficult breathing
- dry skin
- difficult, burning, or painful urination
- ulceration of the skin
- discharge or excessive tearing
- stomach pain
- Cough
- diarrhea
- loosening of the fingernails
- canker sores
- runny nose
- Blemishes on the skin
- vomiting of material that looks like coffee grounds, severe and continuing
- frequent urge to urinate
- nausea
- indigestion
- scaling, redness, burning, pain, or other signs of inflammation of the lips
- Bloody or cloudy urine
- vomiting
- redness or soreness around the fingernails
- nosebleeds
- chapped, red, or swollen lips
- Bloody, black, or tarry stools
- burning, itching and/or dry eyes
- itching skin or rash
- sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or tongue or inside the mouth
- decreased appetite
- redness, swelling, or pain of the skin
- Dizziness
- heartburn
- headache
- pimples
- lack or loss of strength
- decreased weight
Before Gilotrif is prescribed
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant prior to treatment. This medication may harm your unborn baby. They may recommend methods of birth control for females and males. Pregnant women should not handle this product as the dust from the tablets can be absorbed through the skin.
Gilotrif precautions and warnings
Always read and understand the medication guide provided with the product before you begin taking treatment. When you buy Gilotrif online from Your Canada Drug Store, we always send the products in the manufacturer’s packaging.
A possible side effect is diarrhea. Try to drink lots of water to prevent dehydration. You may need to take anti-diarrhea tablets if the side effects are frequent. If it grows unmanageable, or if you exhibit symptoms of dehydration, inform your doctor. It is rare to experience serious side effects.
Other rare but serious side effects include lung problems (chest pain, trouble breathing) or heart failure. Symptoms of heart failure include sudden weight gain, tiredness, swelling ankles and shortness of breath.
Gilotrif drug interactions
The following drugs are known to interact with the Gilotrif. This is not an exhaustive list of all possible drug interactions. It is important to disclose all your current medications with your doctor to prevent allergic reactions or adverse interactions. They may have to determine if the interaction is worth the benefit of using both drugs or if your therapeutic plan needs to be changed.
- Carvedilol
- Amiodarone
- Clarithromycin
- Cyclosporine
- St John's Wort
- Apalutamide
- Carbamazepine
- Phenytoin
- Lapatinib
- Vemurafenib
- Flibanserin
- Ranolazine
- Ketoconazole
- Conivaptan
- Quinidine
- Fosphenytoin
- Dronedarone
- Capmatinib
- Ritonavir
- Itraconazole
- Cobicistat
- Erythromycin
- Rifampin
- Tipranavir
- Telaprevir
- Verapamil
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