Страна: Ізраїль
мова: англійська
Джерело: Ministry of Health
GEFITINIB
TEVA ISRAEL LTD
L01XX31
FILM COATED TABLETS
GEFITINIB 250 MG
PER OS
Required
TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD, ISRAEL
GEFITINIB
Gefitinib Teva is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with activating mutations of EGFR-TK.
2020-08-09
PATIENT LEAFLET IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PHARMACISTS’ REGULATIONS (PREPARATIONS) – 1986 The medicine is dispensed with a doctor's prescription only GEFITINIB TEVA COATED TABLETS 250 mg COMPOSITION Each coated tablet contains: Gefitinib 250 mg For information regarding inactive ingredients and allergens, see section 2 - “Important information about some ingredients of the medicine” and section 6 - “Additional information”. READ THE ENTIRE LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MEDICINE. This leaflet contains concise information about the medicine. If you have additional questions, refer to the doctor or the pharmacist. This medicine has been prescribed for treatment of your illness. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them even if it seems to you that their illness is similar. The medicine is intended for adults over 18 years old. 1. WHAT IS THE MEDICINE INTENDED FOR? THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITY Gefitinib Teva is intended for treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Gefitinib Teva is intended for treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with activating mutations of EGFR-TK. THERAPEUTIC CLASS Anti-cancer agents, EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor) inhibitor. 2. BEFORE USING THE MEDICINE DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE IF: • You are sensitive (allergic) to the active ingredient, gefitinib, or to any of the other ingredients this medicine contains (see section 6 – “Additional information”). • You are breastfeeding. SPECIAL WARNINGS REGARDING THE USE OF THE MEDICINE: During treatment with this medicine, liver function should be tested periodically. BEFORE TREATMENT WITH GEFITINIB TEVA, INFORM THE DOCTOR IF: • You suffered in the past from other lung problems. Certain lung problems may be aggravated during treatment with Gefitinib Teva. • You suffered in the past from liver problems. CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS Gefitinib Teva is not indicated for children and adolescents under the age of 18. DRUG INTERACTIONS IF YOU ARE TAKING OR HAVE RECENT Прочитайте повний документ
Gefitinib-Teva-Tab_SPC-new_Notification_10-2023 SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS Gefitinib Teva 250 mg film-coated tablets 1. NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Gefitinib Teva 250 mg film-coated tablets 2. QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each tablet contains 250 mg of gefitinib. Excipient(s) with known effect: Each tablet contains 162.12 mg of lactose (monohydrate) Each tablet contains 0.20 mg of sodium. For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3. PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Film-coated tablets. A light brown to brown, round, convex tablet, debossed with “250” on one side of the tablet and plain on the other side. 4. CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 Therapeutic indications Gefitinib Teva is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with activating mutations of EGFR-TK (see section 4.4). 4.2 Posology and method of administration Treatment with Gefitinib Teva should be initiated and supervised by a physician experienced in the use of anti-cancer therapies. Posology The recommended posology of Gefitinib Teva is one 250 mg tablet once a day. If a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as the patient remembers. If it is less than 12 hours to the next dose, the patient should not take the missed dose. Patients should not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a forgotten dose. _ _ _Paediatric population _ The safety and efficacy of Gefitinib Teva in children and adolescents aged less than 18 years has not been established. There is no relevant use of gefitinib in the paediatric population in the indication of NSCLC. _ _ _ _ Gefitinib-Teva-Tab_SPC-new_Notification_10-2023 _Hepatic impairment _ Patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment (Child Pugh B or C) due to cirrhosis have increased plasma concentrations of gefitinib. These patients should be closely monitored for adverse events. Plasma concentrations were not increased in patients with elevated aspartate transaminase (AST), alkaline phosphatase or bili Прочитайте повний документ