What is Osicent 80 medicine?
What is Osicent 80 medicine?
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Osicent 80 medicine belongs to the Cancer treatment category and is known for its uses: First-line treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with EGFR gene mutation.
In addition, to better understand the information, effects, indications and unwanted side effects of the drugs that customers use. Thuc Anh Pharmacy would like to provide some additional information that customers are interested in about drugs as well as the General Drug List through the following article:
Ingredients of Osicent 80
Excipients just enough 1 tablet
Dosage form: Tablets
Uses of Osicent 80 mg (Osimertinib)
Treatment of advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with the EGFR T790M mutation.
Treatment of non-small cell lung cancer when other treatments have failed.
You can refer to similar products: TAGRISSO 80MG - CANCER TREATMENT MEDICINE
Dosage of Osicent 80
Dosage:
The recommended dosage of the drug is to take 1 Osicent 80mg tablet at a time, once a day.
Dosage of Osicent depends on the patient's weight, health and age.
However, the recommended dose depends on whether it is used as monotherapy or in combination with other anticancer drugs.
Dosage is used on cancers and malignant tumors as prescribed by the doctor.
Subsequent dose adjustments (increase/decrease) in 80 mg increments as tolerated. Initial dose should only be reduced from 160 mg to 80 mg daily.
Patients should take the medication at the same time each day to avoid forgetting a dose. If a dose is missed, the patient should take the medication as soon as possible when remembered. Never double the dose to make up for a missed dose.
Use:
Take at the same time every day with a full glass of water.
This medication may be taken with or without food.
Note: It should not be crushed, split, or chewed; however, it may be dissolved in water if the patient is unable to swallow.
Storage of Osicent 80 medicine
Store Osicent 80mg in a cool, dry place.
Temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Avoid direct sunlight.
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Notes when using Osicent 80
Osimertinib can cause serious side effects to your heart, lungs, or vision.
Call your doctor right away if you have a fast or pounding heartbeat, swelling in your lower legs, cough, fever, trouble breathing, vision changes, eye pain, increased sensitivity to light, or if you feel light-headed.
You should not use Osicent 80mg (osimertinib) if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Respiratory disorders;
Electrolyte imbalance (such as high or low levels of calcium, potassium, or magnesium in the blood);
Eye problems;
Long QT syndrome (in you or a family member).
Osimertinib can harm an unborn baby if the mother or the father is using osimertinib.
Regular blood tests may be needed while taking this medication. Your heart function may need to be checked with an electrocardiogram or ECG (sometimes called an EKG).
Osimertinib is usually given until your body no longer responds to the medication.
Use caution when using the drug on the elderly and people with cardiovascular problems.
Regular blood tests are required while taking this medication.
Do not receive any immunizations or vaccines while taking this medication without your doctor's approval.
Minimize the use of alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine or stimulants.
Osicent 80 should not be used while driving or operating machinery or equipment.
Patients should not take medication on their own but should follow the doctor's instructions.
Note on use in pregnant women and nursing mothers
The drug may affect the health of the nursing baby and fetus. Therefore, the drug should not be used by pregnant women and women who are breastfeeding.
Side effects of Osicent 80
Common side effects may include:
Mouth ulcers, loss of appetite;
Diarrhea;
Feeling tired;
Dry skin, rash;
Pain, discoloration, infection, or other problems with your fingernails or toenails.
Rare side effects: Hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Rare side effects: Call your doctor right away if you experience:
Shortness of breath even with mild exertion;
Rapid or pounding heartbeat;
A light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
Swelling, rapid weight gain;
New or worsening lung symptoms – sudden chest pain or discomfort, wheezing, dry cough, feeling short of breath;
Eye problems – changes in vision, watery eyes, increased sensitivity to light, eye pain or redness.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
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