What is Afatinib 40 mg Tablet ?

Afatinib dimaleate is used in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, small cell lung cancer, liver cancer, kidney cancer, thyroid cancer, blood cancer (chronic myeloid leukaemia), gastrointestinal stromal tumour, cancer of colon and rectum, non-small cell lung cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis and breast cancer. It is used in treatment of adult patients who have certain EGFR mutations.

How Afatinib 40 mg Tablet dimaleate works?

Afatinib dimaleate is an anti-cancer medication. It works by binding and inhibiting the enzyme receptors (EGFR, HER2, and HER4) that are responsible for the growth of cancer cells. Hence, resulting in the downregulation of signaling pathways. This is how it to stop or slow the spread of cancer.

Common side effects of Afatinib dimaleate Tablet?

Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Itching, Rash, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Loss of appetite, Dry skin, Decreased appetite, Nail disorder

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Brands of Afatinib Tablet :

• Afatin
  BDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt
• Afatinz
  Zuvius Life Sciences
• Afanat
  Natco Pharma Ltd
• Afzanna
  Celon Laboratories Ltd

Frequently asked questions for Afatinib dimaleate

Q. Is Afatinib dimaleate an immunotherapy or chemotherapy?
Afatinib dimaleate is neither an immunotherapy nor a conventional chemotherapy. It belongs to kinase inhibitors class of anti-cancer medicines. It works by blocking a group of proteins. These proteins are known to be involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells. By blocking the activity of these proteins, Afatinib dimaleate stops the cancer cells from growing and multiplying.

Q. How long does it take for Afatinib dimaleate to work?
The peak levels of Afatinib dimaleate are reached 2-5 hours after taking it. However, it may take weeks or months to see a noticeable change in the progression of cancer. The symptoms may improve visibly, but the effectiveness of Afatinib dimaleate can be confirmed only after determining certain parameters.

Q. How should I take Afatinib dimaleate?
Afatinib dimaleate is taken by mouth without food, at least 1 hour before or 3 hours after meals. Swallow the complete tablet with water without crushing or breaking it. Take this medicine once daily at about the same time each day. This will make it easier to remember to take this medicine. If you have difficulty in swallowing the tablet, dissolve it in a glass of water. Do not use any other liquid instead of water. Drop the tablet into the water without crushing it and stir occasionally for up to 15 minutes until the tablet is broken up into very small particles. Drink the liquid straight away. Then refill the glass with water and drink it to make sure all medicine is taken.

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