Afatin : Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Afatin Benefits & Uses

Afatin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Other Benefits

Afatin 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

Afatin Side Effects

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

Common

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

Afatin Related Warnings

Is the use of Afatin safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Afatin . If you are pregnant, do not take Afatin without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Afatin safe during breastfeeding?

Afatin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Afatin on the Kidneys?

Afatin can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Afatin on the Liver?

Afatin can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Afatin on the Heart?

Information about safety of Afatin for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Afatin

Is this Afatin habit forming or addictive?

Afatin is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Afatin only on doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Afatin in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Afatin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Afatin

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Afatin

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Afatin .

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; GilotrifI® (afatinib)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 116-118

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