Question 1

are the cancer drugs, gefitinib and tarceva (erlotinib) available?

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Available TKI: Yes, tarceva (erlotinib) is widely used and available in north america, however gefitinib is not easy to get herei in us. Gefitinib is available in europe and asia.

Question 2

whilst on tarceva, (erlotinib) is there a specific diet you need to follow?

Accepted Answer

Grapefruit: Grapefruit and grapefruit juice should be avoid while taking tarceva (erlotinib) as it can change the level of an enzyme in the body and thereby increase the amount if tarceva (erlotinib) in the body.  It also should be taken in an empty stomach as food increases it's absorption and timid hard to maintain a constant dose in the blood  if it is taken with different amounts or types of food.

Question 3

what is tarceva (erlotinib)?

Accepted Answer

Targeted therapy: It is a targeted therapy. It is an oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor pill that targets part of the egfr pathway. Recently we have learned that there a several gene mutations that are found in lung cancer. If a patient has a mutation of the egfr system that their lung cancer developed, this drug can be more effective than chemotherapy in controlling their cancer.

Question 4

what is tarceva (erlotinib) used for?

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Tarceva (erlotinib): Tarceva (erlotinib) is a cancer medication.

Question 5

when is  tarceva (erlotinib) indicated?

Accepted Answer

Cancer: Specifically lung cancer, but perhaps others, in which a specific mutation is present. For now it is only used for people with metastatic lung  cancer, but some other forms of cancer in which specific activating egfr mutations are present.  For those with the proper activating mutations, it is very effective, but the response typically does not last.  Tumors evolve the means to adapt to the drug.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: tarceva (erlotinib)?

Accepted Answer

For cancer: Tarceva (erlotinib) is a member of a class of drugs called tyrosine kinase inhibitors. It is used to treat certain types of cancers including non small
cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer.

Question 7

can i be on fat burner tablets whilst on tarceva (erlotinib)?

Accepted Answer

I can't recommend it: Most fat-burner tablets are mixes of placeboes and medicines that work like caffeine. Tarceva (erlotinib) / Erlotinib is a hard-core chemotherapeutic agent for some of the most difficult common cancers.  In your situation, if you're looking at actively trying to lose weight, you'll need also to make sure you support your skeletal muscle  mass. You can do this only by hard aerobic exercise.

Question 8

do you need a prescription for tarceva (erlotinib)?

Accepted Answer

Tarceva (erlotinib): Yes, Tarceva (erlotinib) requires a prescription.

Question 9

what types of lung cancer is tarceva (erlotinib) used for?

Accepted Answer

NSCLC(EGFR mutation): Lung cancer is broadly divided into two types; (1) non-small cell lung cancer (nsclc) & (2) small cell lung cancer.

When biopsy shows nsclc, pathologists do further testing to determine specific mutations in cancer cells.  If the testing shows that cancer cells express epidermal growth factor receptor (egfr), tarceva (erlotinib) maybe indicated for targeted therapy.

Question 10

what to do if i heard tarceva (erlotinib) is a medicine that has a positive effect on cancer patients. is that true?

Accepted Answer

Erlotinib is its : Generic name.  It is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor.  It works on tumors that have a driving force caused by epidermal growth factor receptor. If the tumor has specific mutations, it is likely to work; if not. Likely it will not work by any mechanism that we understand...Long shot.

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When is tarceva (erlotinib) indicated?

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What is the definition or description of: tarceva (erlotinib)?

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What to do if i heard tarceva (erlotinib) is a medicine that has a positive effect on cancer patients. is that true?

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