Tarlot 150 Tablet is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer. Tarlot 150 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 Tarlot 150 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Q. Q. How should Tarlot 150 Tablet be taken??
  Ans: Tarlot 150 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 Tarlot 150 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 Tarlot 150 Tablet a chemotherapy drug??
  Ans: Tarlot 150 Tablet is not a conventional chemotherapy medicine. Tarlot 150 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 Tarlot 150 Tablet??
  Ans: You need to take Tarlot 150 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 Tarlot 150 Tablet??
  Ans: Yes, smoking can interfere with the working of Tarlot 150 Tablet. It can decrease the effectiveness of the medicine to a great extent. Hence, it is advised to stop smoking before you start Tarlot 150 Tablet. Your doctor will need to adjust the dose of Tarlot 150 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 Tarlot 150 Tablet??
  Ans: Rash is a common side effect of Tarlot 150 Tablet but you should not stop taking Tarlot 150 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 Tarlot 150 Tablet??
  Ans: Avoid pregnancy while being treated with Tarlot 150 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 Tarlot 150 Tablet affect eyes??
  Ans: Tarlot 150 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 Tarlot 150 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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