Erlotib 100mg Tablet is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer. Erlotib 100mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach or should be taken one hour before or 2 hour after meal. You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises it. The duration of treatment varies according to your needs and response to treatment. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, rash, and weight loss. It may cause severe diarrhea, drink plenty of fluids or consult with your doctor if it bothers you. It makes you sensitive towards sunlight, hence wear protective clothing or use sunscreen while going out. In case you develop ulceration in mouth, changes in your vision, or breathing difficulties than it is better to inform the doctor. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of liver function while you are taking this medicine. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy. It is advised to quit smoking while taking this medicine as it can affect the working of the medicine. If you have to take an antacid or any other medicine, take it at a gap of at least 2 hours after taking the cancer medicine.

• Bone pain
• Breathlessness
• Constipation
• Cough
• Diarrhea
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Infection
• Muscle pain
• Nausea
• Rash
• Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
• Vomiting
• Weight loss

If you miss a dose of Erlotib 100mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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• Q. Q. How should Erlotib 100mg Tablet be taken??
  Ans: Erlotib 100mg Tablet is a pill to be taken by mouth, once a day without food as prescribed by your doctor. It is important that you take Erlotib 100mg Tablet empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 house after meals. It is advisable to take it the same time each day so that you remember when to take it.
• Q. Q. Is Erlotib 100mg Tablet a chemotherapy drug??
  Ans: Erlotib 100mg Tablet is not a conventional chemotherapy medicine. Erlotib 100mg Tablet belongs to a class of medications called kinase inhibitors. It works by blocking the action of an abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This in turn helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells.
• Q. Q. How long can I take Erlotib 100mg Tablet??
  Ans: You need to take Erlotib 100mg Tablet every day, as long as your doctor prescribes it for you. The duration of treatment may vary from person to person.
• Q. Q. Does smoking interfere with Erlotib 100mg Tablet??
  Ans: Yes, smoking can interfere with the working of Erlotib 100mg Tablet. It can decrease the effectiveness of the medicine to a great extent. Hence, it is advised to stop smoking before you start Erlotib 100mg Tablet. Your doctor will need to adjust the dose of Erlotib 100mg Tablet, if you keep on smoking or there is a change in the pattern of smoking.
• Q. Q. What should I do if I get a rash while taking Erlotib 100mg Tablet??
  Ans: Rash is a common side effect of Erlotib 100mg Tablet but you should not stop taking Erlotib 100mg Tablet because of this. Consult your doctor who will suggest a treatment for it. Also, avoid sun-exposure, use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing.
• Q. Q. When can I plan pregnancy, if I am taking Erlotib 100mg Tablet??
  Ans: Avoid pregnancy while being treated with Erlotib 100mg Tablet. If you are a woman of child-bearing age use effective contraception during treatment. Avoid pregnancy for at least 1 month after taking the last tablet.
• Q. Q. Does Erlotib 100mg Tablet affect eyes??
  Ans: Erlotib 100mg Tablet commonly causes conjunctivitis and dry eyes. If you develop acute or worsening redness and pain in the eye, increased eye-watering, blurred vision and/or sensitivity to light, immediately inform the doctor as you may need urgent treatment.
• Q. Q. When should I call my doctor during treatment with Erlotib 100mg Tablet??
  Ans: Inform the doctor if you experience sudden difficulty in breathing associated with cough or fever, severe or ongoing diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting. Also, consult your doctor if you experience acute or worsening redness and pain in the eye, increased eye-watering, blurred vision and/or sensitivity to light. Let your doctor know in case you are taking a statin (medicine to control cholesterol) along with this medicine and experience unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, or cramps.

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