Erlotinib Uses
Erlotinib is used for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer
How Erlotinib Works
Erlotinib works by blocking the function of a protein called the epidermal growth factor receptor. The EGFR is found on the surface of many cancer cells as well as normal cells.
Common side effects of Erlotinib
Nausea, Fever, Inflammation of the Mouth, Rash, Low Number of Red Blood Cells, Infection, Vomiting, Weight Loss, Loss of Appetite, Fatigue, Breathing Difficulty, Abdominal Pain, Edema, Bone Pain, Constipation, Diarrhoea
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