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Gefitinib

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Gefitinib is a cancer agent.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Cancer drug

Brands

Iressa

Side Effects

Common

Eye pain
Diarrhea
Dry or cracking skin
Nose bleeds
Itchy rash
Itching or burning
Bloody nose
Loss of appetite
Blood in urine
Loss of strength
Blood or red colored urine
Rash
Unintentional weight loss
Reduced appetite
Itchy skin

Serious

Allergic reaction

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