Erlotinib, (Erlonix) works for treating metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors harbor epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletions or exon 21 (L858R) substitution mutations Patients, including first-line therapy, maintenance therapy, or second-line or more therapy after progression on at least one chemotherapy in the past. First-line treatment of locally advanced, unresectable or metastatic pancreatic cancer in combination with gemcitabine. It’s a doctor prescription (Erlotinib) medicine.

Beacon Pharma Ltd. of Bangladesh mfg Erlonix.

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. Erlonix tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Suggestion:

Genuine medicine is important for treatment. So, always try to source genuine medicines from authentic sources and check the quality of medicines.

Side effects:

The most common side effects of Erlotinib are:

Diarrhea, dry skin, muscle/joint pain, mouth sores, unusual eyelash growth, or eye dryness/redness/irritation. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine), signs of liver disease (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn’t stop, loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine), signs of dehydration (such as extreme thirst, muscle cramps, dizziness, fainting), redness/swelling around the nails, black stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, easy bleeding/bruising, unusual tiredness, eye pain, vision changes.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any other side effects not listed above.