Afanat 30 Tablet

Name: Afanat 30 Tablet
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Afanat 30 Tablet is an anti-cancer medicine used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It is a common form of lung cancer in which abnormal cells grow in the lung tissues. Afanat 30 Tablet is used as a first-line therapy in the treatment of metastatic NSCLC with non-resistant epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations and in patients with metastatic, squamous NSCLC progressing after platinum-based chemotherapy.

Afanat 30 Tablet contains Afatinib as an active ingredient, which belongs to the class of medicines known as kinase inhibitors. It works by stopping the action of an enzyme (tyrosine kinase) that causes the multiplication of cancerous cells. This helps stop the abnormal growth of cancer cells and thus reduce the further spread to other parts of the body.

Afanat 30 Tablet may cause certain side effects such as diarrhea, rash, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, dry skin, mouth sores, nail inflammation, ache, cough, abdominal pain, and itching. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. Afanat 30 Tablet should be taken as advised by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Your doctor will decide the dose of Afanat 30 Tablet based on the severity of your condition.

Avoid taking Afanat 30 Tablet if you are allergic to it or any other components of it. Before taking Afanat 30 Tablet , inform your doctor if you have/had liver or kidney disease, eye problems, lung disease other than lung cancer, heart problems, and breathing difficulty. This medicine is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity. It is not recommended for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding. Elderly people are more sensitive to medicine, so the dose may have to be adjusted according to their condition.

Uses of Afanat 30 Tablet

Afanat 30 Tablet is used in the treatment of Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The detailed use of Afanat 30 Tablet is as follows:
• Treatment of Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC): Afanat 30 Tablet used to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with specific EGFR mutations, working by blocking tyrosine kinases that promote cancer cell growth, thereby slowing disease progression and improving patient outcomes.

Directions for Use

• Afanat 30 Tablet can be taken 1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after a meal.• It should usually be taken once daily or as prescribed by your doctor.• Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not break, crush or chew Afanat 30 Tablet .

Medicinal Benefits

Afanat 30 Tablet contains Afatinib, which belongs to the class of medicines known as kinase inhibitors. It works by stopping the action of a tyrosine kinase enzyme that causes the multiplication of cancerous cells. This helps stop the abnormal growth of cancer cells and thus reduce the further spread to other parts of the body. It also decreases the blood supply to cancer tumors to slow down the growth of the tumor. In this way, Afanat 30 Tablet stops the body’s production, spread and growth of cancerous cells.

How Afanat 30 Tablet Works

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Afanat 30 Tablet out of the sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain – To be stored in cool places at 10ÂºC to 25ÂºC or below 30ÂºC