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Gefitinib (Systemic)

Brand Names : Iressa

Gefitinib | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects


Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

    Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

      Less common

        bloating or swelling of face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet; burning, dry or itching eyes; change in vision; difficult or labored breathing; eye discharge or excessive tearing; redness, pain, swelling of eye, eyelid, or inner lining of eyelid ; shortness of breath; tightness in chest; tingling of hands or feet; unusual weight gain or loss; wheezing

      Incidence unknown

        abnormal eyelash growth; blistering, peeling, loosening of skin; bloating of stomach; chills; constipation; cough; darkened urine; diarrhea; fainting or loss of consciousness; fast heartbeat; fast or irregular breathing; fever; indigestion; joint or muscle pain; large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, sex organs; loss of appetite; nausea; pains in stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back; redness, tenderness, itching, or burning of skin; seeing floating spots before the eyes; severe stinging of the eye; skin rash; sore throat; sores, ulcers, or white spots in mouth or on lips; unusual tiredness or weakness; vomiting; yellow eyes or skin

      Symptoms of Overdose

      Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur

        Diarrhea; skin rash

    Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.

      More Common

        blemishes on the skin, pimples; lack or loss of strength; dry skin

      Less common

        irritation or soreness of mouth; blisters under the skin, large, hard skin blisters

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.


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Date Written: 12/3/2003









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