Afanat Benefits & Uses

Afanat is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Other Benefits

Afanat Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Lung Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Lung Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 40 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Afanat Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Afanat is used -

Common

Diarrhoea
Rash
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Nausea or vomiting
Decreased appetite

Afanat Related Warnings

Is the use of Afanat safe for pregnant women?

Afanat can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Afanat safe during breastfeeding?

Afanat should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Afanat on the Kidneys?

Afanat may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Afanat on the Liver?

Afanat may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Afanat on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Afanat on heart. So it is not known whether taking Afanat will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Afanat

Is this Afanat habit forming or addictive?

Afanat is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Afanat , you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Afanat can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Afanat should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Afanat is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Afanat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Afanat

There is no information on the effects of taking Afanat with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Afanat

Information about the interaction of Afanat and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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