Erlotinib (Apotex) TM
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Active ingredients: erlotinib
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ERLOTINIB ARX erlotinib (as hydrochloride) 100 mg film-coated tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Non-Small cell lung cancer,ERLOTINIB ARX is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with advanced (Stage IIIB) or metastatic (Stage IV) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with activating EGFR mutations.,ERLOTINIB ARX is indicated for maintenance therapy in patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with activating EGFR mutations who have not progressed on first-line chemotherapy.,ERLOTINIB ARX is also indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non- small cell lung cancer after failure of prior chemotherapy.,Pancreatic cancer,ERLOTINIB ARX in combination with gemcitabine is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced, unresectable or metastatic pancreatic cancer.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White coloured, round shaped, biconvex film-coated tablets debossed with E 100 on one side and plain on the other side
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient erlotinib
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
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