Iressa TM
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Active ingredients: gefitinib
Pack: Iressa 250 mg tablet, 30, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: IRESSA gefitinib 250 mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
IRESSA is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), whose tumours express activating mutations of the EGFR tyrosine kinase.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Round, biconvex, brown, film-coated tablet intagliated with 'IRESSA' and '250' on one side and plain on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient gefitinib
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
