Iressa

Follow the exact dosage as prescribed by your health care professional.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

Vomiting
Rash
Pruritus
Nausea
Dry Skin
Diarrhea
Asthenia
Anorexia
Acne

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

warfarin
rifampin
phenytoin
ketoconazole
itraconazole
any stomach acid reducing medication

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Consult your health care professional about the risks of taking this medicine for your condition before starting on a course with this medicine.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose.

Gefitinib is a chemotherapy medication which interferes with cancer cell growth and slows their spreading in the body.

Gefitinib is used to treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store in a cool dry place.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

lung/liver disease
breathing disorder