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  • What is AFATINIB?
  • Afatinib is used to treat a certain type of
    non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to
    other parts of the body.
  • Afatinib is used for this condition only if your
    tumor has a specific genetic marker for which
    your doctor will test.
  • Afatinib is also used to treat squamous non-small
    cell lung cancer that has spread to other parts
    of the body after other cancer medicine has been
    tried without successful treatment.
  • Afatinib may also be used for purposes not listed
    in this medication guide.
  • Warnings
  • Follow all directions on your medicine label and
    package. Tell each of your healthcare providers
    about all your medical conditions, allergies, and
    all medicines you use.
  • Before taking this medicine
  • You should not use afatinib if you are allergic
    to it.

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  • How should I take AFATINIB?
  • Your doctor will perform a blood test to make
    sure afatinib is the right treatment for your
    condition.
  • Follow all directions on your prescription label
    and read all medication guides or instruction
    sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
  • Take afatinib on an empty stomach, at least 1
    hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
  • Afatinib can cause severe diarrhea, which can be
    life-threatening if it leads to dehydration. You
    may be given medications to prevent or quickly
    treat diarrhea.
  • Your doctor may recommend you have an
    anti-diarrhea medicine such as loperamide
    (Imodium) available at all times while you are
    taking afatinib. Take the anti-diarrhea medicine
    as directed on the label, or as prescribed by
    your doctor.
  • Call your doctor if you are sick with severe
    diarrhea, or diarrhea lasting longer than 2 days.
    You may need to stop taking afatinib for a short
    time.
  • You will need frequent medical tests.
  • Store the tablets in their original container at
    room temperature away from moisture, heat,
  • and light. Keep the bottle tightly closed
    when not in use..

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What happens if I miss a dose? Use the medicine
as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if
your next dose is due in less than 12 hours. Do
not use two doses at one time. What happens if I
overdose? Seek emergency medical attention or
call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. What
should I avoid while taking AFATINIB? Afatinib
could make you sunburn more easily. Avoid
sunlight or tanning beds. Wear protective
clothing and use sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher)
when you are outdoors.
Source https//www.drugs.com/mtm/afatinib.html
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  • AFATINIB
  • Get emergency medical help if you have signs of
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    swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
  • Stop using afatinib and call your doctor at once
    if you have
  • new or worsening cough, fever, or trouble
    breathing
  • severe or ongoing diarrhea (lasting 2 days or
    longer)
  • severe skin reaction that causes blistering and
    peeling
  • pain, redness, numbness, and peeling skin on your
    hands or feet
  • blisters or ulcers in your mouth, red or swollen
    gums, trouble swallowing
  • eye problems--eye pain or redness, blurred
    vision, watery eyes, feeling like something is in
    your eye, increased sensitivity to light
  • liver problems--stomach pain (upper right side),
    easy bruising or bleeding, feeling tired, dark
    urine,

Source https//www.drugs.com/mtm/afatinib.html
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