Product Description

Xovoltib 40mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine containing afatinib dimaleate. It is used to treat patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have certain (non-resistant) abnormal epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) genes and patients with metastatic, squamous NSCLC progressing after platinum-based chemotherapy. Cancer is a disorder in which cells multiply in an abnormal and uncontrolled manner. Talk to your doctor if you have kidney disorders, breathing problems, liver disorders, heart problems, intolerance to sugars, or severe dry eye, or other eye problems before taking this medicine. 

Use effective birth control during the treatment and for at least two weeks after your last dose. Tell your doctor if you are wearing contact lenses or breastfeeding before taking Xovoltib 40mg Tablet. Limit your time in the sun as this medicine may make your skin sensitive to the sun. It is not recommended for children and adolescents under the age of 18.  Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Xovoltib 40mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Uses

Treatment of Lung cancer

Side Effects

Serious:

• Persistent or severe diarrhea
• Skin reactions (blistering and peeling in skin or mouth, redness, rash)
• Breathing problems (shortness of breath, cough, fever)
• Liver problems (dark colored urine, yellowing of skin or whites of eyes, abdominal pain, bleeding, bruising, very tired)
• Eye problems (blurred vision, sensitivity to light, eye pain, swelling, or redness)
• Heart problems (palpitations, sudden weight gain, swelling of your ankles, feet or legs)

 Common:

• Nausea, vomiting
• Itching
• Decreased appetite
• Mouth sores
• Dry skin
• Nail inflammation

Storage

Store below 30℃