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How to Take Erlotinib and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - S. Hemamalini, B. Pharm

Last Updated on Jul 15, 2011

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, on an empty stomach.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The recommended daily dose is 100 to 150 mg taken on an empty stomach.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Erlotinib

This medication is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, prescribed for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, and pancreatic cancer.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Erlotinib

India :

Lortinib (150mg) | Erlocip (150mg) | Erleva (100mg) | Erleva (25mg) | Erlotec (150mg) | Erleva (150mg)

International :

Tarceva

Last Updated on Jul 15, 2011

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