Gefitinib (Oral Route)

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Gefitinib (Oral Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Iressa

Description

Gefitinib belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics. It is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer after the failure of other chemotherapy treatment.

Before you begin treatment with gefitinib, you and your doctor should talk about the good this medicine will do as well as the risks of using it.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Tablet
Before Using

DR600703

Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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