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Generic: gefitinib View All Brands Iressa A tyrosine kinase inhibitor - It targets a specific enzyme within cancer cells and stops the cancer cells from growing				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What may interact with this medicine? antiviral medicines for HIV or AIDS bosentan carbamazepine ergot alkaloids like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine medicines for fungal infections like ketoconazole and itraconazole phenobarbital phenytoin rifabutin rifampin St. John's wort stomach acid blockers like cimetidine, famotidine, ranitidine, or omeprazole vinorelbine warfarin This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Visit your doctor for checks on your progress. You will need to have regular blood tests while on this medicine. Report any new symptoms promptly. Let your doctor know if you have severe or persistent diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, or vomiting, as these side effects may cause dehydration. This drug may cause severe lung problems. Call your doctor if your breathing gets worse and/ or you develop a cough or fever. Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine. Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information. Do not breast- feed an infant while taking this medicine. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue breathing problems like cough, shortness of breath changes in vision dark urine eye irritation eye pain fever general ill feeling or flu- like symptoms light- colored stools loss of appetite mouth sores redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth right upper belly pain unusually weak or tired vomiting yellowing of the eyes or skin Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): acne decreased appetite diarrhea dry skin nausea weight loss This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
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