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Tarceva Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Tarceva (erlotinib) is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or pancreatic cancer. It is a cancer chemotherapy medication. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, mouth sores, dry skin, or eye irritation.
The recommended daily dose of Tarceva for NSCLC is 150 mg taken on an empty stomach at least one hour before or two hours after the ingestion of food. The recommended daily dose of Tarceva for pancreatic cancer is 100 mg taken on an empty stomach at least one hour before or two hours after the ingestion of food, in combination with gemcitabine. For both conditions, treatment should continue until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurs. Tarceva may interact with HIV/AIDS medications, rifamycins, clarithromycin, nefazodone, telithromycin, troleandomycin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin, antifungal medications, or St. John's Wort. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. Tarceva is not recommended for use during pregnancy. It may cause harm to a fetus or a miscarriage. Women of childbearing age should use reliable form(s) of birth control during treatment and for at least 2 weeks following the end of treatment with this drug. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended.
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Tarceva Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
TARCEVA (erlotinib) monotherapy is indicated for the maintenance treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer whose disease has not progressed after four cycles of platinum-based first-line chemotherapy [see Clinical Studies].
TARCEVA (erlotinib) monotherapy is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer after failure of at least one prior chemotherapy regimen [see Clinical Studies].
Results from two, ...
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What is Tarceva Prescribing Information?
Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More
What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Tarceva Patient Information: Side Effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects from erlotinib, contact your doctor immediately:
- an allergic reaction (including difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
- lung problems (difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, increased coughing, fever, or chest pain);
- severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or diarrhea; or
- eye pain or irritation.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue taking erlotinib and ta...
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What is Consumer information?
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Tarceva Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to treat lung cancer. Erlotinib is used after other chemotherapy drugs have not been effective. It works by slowing cancer cell growth.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal, usually once daily, or as directed by your doctor. Do not take erlotinib within 2 hours of taking an antacid (liquid or tablets). Doing so can prevent the absorption of the medication.
Acid-lowering medications for indigestion, heartburn, or ulcers (such as prescription or over-th...
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