TabletDacoplice 45mg Tablet
by Pfizer Ltd
In Treatment of Non-small cell lung cancer Non-small cell lung cancer is one of the major kinds of lung cancer, and it affects both smokers as well as non-smokers. Dacoplice 45mg Tablet helps treat non-small cell lung cancer and may be given alone or in combin…
About this Medicine
Dacoplice 45mg Tablet is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. It works by stopping or slowing down the growth of cancer cells. Dacoplice 45mg Tablet should be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. Take it exactly as advised by the doctor, as taking it in the wrong way or more than the recommended dose can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months to see or feel the benefits of this drug but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.Diarrhea, rash, stomatitis, nail inflammation, decreased appetite, dry skin, decreased weight, alopecia (hair loss), cough, and pruritus are some common side effects of this medicine. Some serious side effects that might occur which need doctor consultation include tiredness, itchy skin, yellowing of your skin, chest pain or discomfort, and changes in your heartbeat. The doctor may perform some blood tests before and after the treatment to check for liver or blood sugar levels.Before taking it, tell the doctor if you are taking other medicines. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine; therefore, let your healthcare team know about all the medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Effective contraception by both males and females is important during the treatment to avoid pregnancy.There is a Patient Support Program/Patient Assistance Program available in India for this medicine, being managed by Tata 1mg. Please contact your prescribing doctor to know more about the same. You may also call on (1800-102-1618) for more details.
How it Works
Dacoplice 45mg Tablet inhibits a protein, human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER), which may cause cancer cells to grow more quickly and spread to other parts of the body. This may help in limiting the spread of cancer.
Key Facts
Chemical Class :: Quinazolines derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI NEOPLASTICS|Action Class :: Tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Safety Overview
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