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Drug Overview
Iressa is belongs to the class of medications known as antineoplastic (anticancer) agent drug and commonly used for the treatment or prevention of the symptoms of several types of lung cancer. Iressa (Gefitinib) works by preventing lung cancer cells from growing and multiplying.
Iressa (Gefitinib) is used for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer after the failure of other chemotherapy treatment. Take care that before you begin treatment with Iressa (Gefitinib), you and your doctor or health care professional should talk about the better this medicine will do as well as the risks of using it.
Iressa (Gefitinib) Tablets takes once every day, with or without food and a full glass of water, under doctor’s guidance. The recommended doses of Iressa (Gefitinib) Tablets you continue to take it for as long as your doctor prescribes it, even if you do not feel an immediate benefit. If you can not tolerate the recommended dosage, your doctor can prescribe a dose that sufficient for you. Iressa is comes in the class of drugs also known as Gefitinib. Iressa is being manufactured by Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals and is available in 250mg Tablets. Iressa (Gefitinib) may also be used for relieve other conditions that determined by your doctor or consultant.
Effects - How it works in the body
Iressa is belongs to the class of medications known as antineoplastic (anticancer) agent drug and commonly used for the treatment or prevention of the symptoms of several types of lung cancer. Iressa (Gefitinib) works by preventing lung cancer cells from growing and multiplying. Iressa (Gefitinib) stops the growth and spread of cancer by interfering with the ability of cancer cells to activate the enzyme tyrosine kinase. Actually cancer cells, like healthy cells, depend on separate mechanisms operating within the body to live and thrive. One such mechanism that oncologists have placed particular focus on is the receiving of epidermal growth factors (EGFs) by the cell. Epidermal growth factors are peptide hormones that attach to the epidermal growth factor receptors (EGFRs) on cells. When this occurs tyrosine kinase, an enzyme, is activated. Tyrosine kinase stimulates growth and division from within the cell. Iressa (Gefitinib) prevents the activation of tyrosine kinase in cancer cells by blocking the epidermal growth factor receptors.
Side effects
Possible side effects that occurs during the uses of Iressa (Gefitinib) :
- Allergy
- Black, tarry stools
- Bleeding problems
- Chest pain
- Chills
- Cough
- Fever
- Painful or difficult urination
- Shortness of breath
- Sore throat
- Sores
- Ulcers
- White spots on lips or in mouth
- Swollen glands
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Tiredness or weakness
- Body aches or pain
- Convulsions
- Seizures
- Dry mouth
- Ear congestion
- General feeling of discomfort or illness
- Headache
- Irregular heartbeat
- Loss of appetite
- Loss of voice
- Mood changes
- Muscle pain or cramps
- Nausea and vomiting
- Numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips
- Runny nose
- Shivering
- Sneezing
- Stuffy nose
- Tightness in chest
- Blurred vision
- Temporary blindness
- Yellowed skin and eyes
Interactions (any drug interactions)
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, so its your responsibilities that tell your doctor or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also you tell your doctor or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or addicted to illegal drugs. These may affect the working mechanism of Iressa (Gefitinib). In these cases, your doctor may change the dose or teach precautions may be necessary. Therefore when you are taking Iressa (Gefitinib), it is most important that your doctor or health care professional know if you are taking any other prescription or non prescription drugs as:
- Phenytoin as Dilantin
- Rifampin as Rifadin
- Histamine H2-receptor antagonist medicine such as Cimetidine, Tagamet
- Ranitidine as Zantac
- Itraconazole as Sporanox
- Ketoconazole as Nizoral
- Metoprolol as Toprol-XL, Lopressor
- Vinorelbine as Navelbine
- Warfarin medicines as Coumadin
Counterindications
You shouldn’t use this drug without consultation of doctor if you have an allergy to Iressa (Gefitinib) or any other ingredients of this medicine.
You shouldn’t use Iressa (Gefitinib) without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the liver disease.
You shouldn’t use Iressa (Gefitinib) without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of kidney disease.
You shouldn’t use Iressa (Gefitinib) without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of Heart or blood vessel disease.
You shouldn’t use Iressa (Gefitinib) without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the bleeding problems.
You shouldn’t use Iressa (Gefitinib) without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the problem of dental disease.
You shouldn’t use Iressa (Gefitinib) without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to the infection as Chickenpox or Herpes zoster.
You shouldn’t use Iressa (Gefitinib) without consultation of doctor if you are pregnant or plan to be pregnant.
You shouldn’t use Iressa (Gefitinib) without consultation of doctor if you are suffering to breastfeeding.
Similar drugs of Iressa
- Gleevec
- Imatinib Mesylate
- Levamisole
- Estramustine
- Estracyt
- Thiotepa
- Busulfan
- Myleran
- Endoxana
Major drug Manufacturers
- Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
- Novertis Pharmaceuticals
- Galaxo Wellcome Pharmaceuticals
- Janssen Cilag Pharmaceuticals
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceuticals
- Pfizer Pharmaceuticals
- Pharmacia & Upjohn Pharmaceuticals
- Glaxo Smith Kline Pharmaceuticals
- ASTA Medica Pharmaceuticals
From where can one get Iressa (Gefitinib)?
Anyone can buy Iressa (Gefitinib) from Online Canadian Pharmacy, which is available at a discounted price, 50% off, in Canada, and the best way to get Iressa (Gefitinib) is by logging on to http://www.canadiandrugswholesale.com for online orders. This pharmacy provides you with drugs at cheap and affordable prices. One can order the medicine and pay through VISA, MasterCard or international money order.
Why to buy Iressa (Gefitinib) drug from Canada?
It is cheaper to buy Iressa (Gefitinib) from Online Canadian Pharmacy, because Canadian government regulates the prices of Iressa (Gefitinib) and also because of the very common reason of exchange rate. Since, the Canadian dollar is cheaper as compared to the US Dollars, so one can buy more Iressa (Gefitinib) from Canada, there by saving a lot of money.
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