Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

what is iressa (gefitinib) used for?

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Iressa (gefitinib): Iressa (gefitinib) is used to treat certain cancers.

Question 3

can i get cheap  iressa (gefitinib)?

Accepted Answer

International?: Faulty trials sullied gefitinib that was approved. Survival in nsclc appeared better with erlotinib, but population differences were different, likely accounting for the effect rather than the drugs. Fda & pharma caution you not to look abroad. Caveat emptor. Canada?

Question 4

any difference between the generic gefitinib and iressa?

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I dont think so: Iressa is a brand/trade name of gefitinib. There is no significant difference between gefitinib and iressa- besides the fact that gefitinib is the generic of iressa.

Question 5

can gefitinib  help suppress cancer?

Accepted Answer

Yes if: Yes in appropriate setting- adenocarcinoma of the lung with a positive egfr mutation- especially if you are nonsmoker, asian, woman. Please discuss further with your oncologist.

Question 6

do you need a prescription for iressa (gefitinib)?

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Iressa (gefitinib): Yes, Iressa (gefitinib) is a prescription medication.

Question 7

sister is so weak. do you think take iressa (gefitinib) can help her sit up?

Accepted Answer

Gefitinib/Iressa: May work quite well if she has the egfr mutation codon 19, 21. More likely in women, non-smoker, asian. Iressa (gefitinib) has low adverse effects, but unlikely to work in those not fitting above description. Sorry for your sister's plight.

Question 8

can pregnant women use iressa (gefitinib)?

Accepted Answer

Iressa (gefitinib): Iressa (gefitinib) is FDA Pregnancy Category D - Positive evidence of risk.

Question 9

having melena since past four days.i have a history of lung cancer and brain metastasis.presently i am on tab.gefitinib.had chemotherapy twice.help me?

Accepted Answer

Call your oncologist: Please call your oncologist!  s/he needs to know about your melena as soon as possible.  If you're feeling dizzy or faint, please go to an er where your doctor or the doctor on call can see you.

Question 10

how effective is gefitinib (iressa) for treating lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Iressa (gefitinib): Iressa (gefitinib) is beneficial for " treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer after failure of both platinum-based and docetaxel chemotherapies " See:  http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=827d60e8-7e07-41b7-c28b-49ef1c4a5a41

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

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What is iressa (gefitinib) used for?

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Can i get cheap iressa (gefitinib)?

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Any difference between the generic gefitinib and iressa?

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Can gefitinib help suppress cancer?

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Do you need a prescription for iressa (gefitinib)?

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Sister is so weak. do you think take iressa (gefitinib) can help her sit up?

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Can pregnant women use iressa (gefitinib)?

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Having melena since past four days.i have a history of lung cancer and brain metastasis.presently i am on tab.gefitinib.had chemotherapy twice.help me?

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How effective is gefitinib (iressa) for treating lung cancer?

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