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Gefitinib Oral and GI disorders

Result of checking the interaction of drug Gefitinib Oral and disease GI disorders for safety when used together.

Check result:
Gefitinib Oral <> GI disorders
Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The use of some EGFR inhibitors may be associated with gastrointestinal perforation and fatal cases have been reported. Patients receiving concomitant anti-angiogenic agents, corticosteroids, NSAIDs, or taxane-based chemotherapy, or who have prior history of peptic ulceration or diverticular disease may be at increased risk of perforation. Permanently discontinue these agents in patients who develop gastrointestinal perforation.

Gefitinib Oral

Generic Name: gefitinib

Brand Name: Iressa

Synonyms: Gefitinib

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