Geftistar 250 mg Tab(Gefitinib)

Geftistar 250 mg Tab(Gefitinib)

Geftistar is used in the treatment of lung cancer as the main active ingredient is Geftinib. The main work of geftinib is to block a protein called tyrosine kinase which stops the further growth of cancer cells. This tab is usually advised to take once daily with or without food. Use this medicine regularly to get maximum benefit out of it and consult with your doctor if you are on any other medicine.

These medicine may cause some serious side effects such as loss of appetite, nail problems, hair loss, unusual weakness. These side effects remains till the patient is under the continuous dosages and it gets cured once he/she is off from drugs.

Substitute Available

1.   Xefta 250 mg Tab (Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.)

2.   Grexam 250 mg Tab (by Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.)

3.   Geftistar 250 mg Tab (by Lupin Ltd.)

4.   Gefitrust 250 mg Tab (by Panacea Biotec Ltd.)

5.   Emfib 250 mg Tab (by Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)