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Drug Nokatip used for pathology of cancer and weakened immune system. When using Nokatip, you should carefully consult the indications and instructions from your doctor. Here is some information shared about Nokatip medicine.
1. Uses of Nokatip
Nokatip medicine has the main ingredient erlotinib. The drug is often used for patients with advanced lung cancer. The condition of cancer cells in the lung is not small, the doctor will prescribe Nokatip medicine. In addition, patients with metastatic cancer who have failed chemotherapy at least once may also be prescribed Nokatip.
Nokatip when used in combination with Gemcitabine can be used to treat a certain stage in patients with pancreatic cancer. If cancer cells according to examination and diagnosis cannot be removed or have metastasized, Nokatip can also be used.
Nokatip drug contains Erlotinib ingredient that has the ability to inhibit intracellular phosphorylation. As a result, the expression on the surface of cancer cells becomes more obvious. According to a non-clinical study model, this inhibition can reduce the ability to grow and even kill cancer cells.
2. Dosage and how to use Nokatip
Nokatip medicine is indicated for use according to the patient's health condition. This medication is taken orally in the form of film-coated tablets. You should use the drug based on your current illness and the correct dose as ordered by your doctor.
Treatment of non-small cell lung cancer For patients with non-small lung cancer cells, it is often recommended to use Nokatip 150 mg/day. Medicines should be taken orally 2 hours or 1 hour before meals
Treatment of pancreatic cancer Pancreatic cancer also uses drugs at the same time as non-small cell lung cancer. However, the dose will usually be adjusted down to 100 mg.
Treatment in patients with impaired liver function Patients with liver failure may be affected, so the dose should be adjusted according to the current state of liver health. If the liver is not healthy, the dose will be reduced to ensure its effectiveness and limit the impact on the liver.
3. Notes before taking Nokatip
Nokatip medicine can cause allergic problems if the user's body is not suitable for any of the ingredients, especially Erlotinib. If you find that your body is at risk of interacting with any of the ingredients in the drug, notify your doctor. When there is a history of drug allergy or drug composition, it is necessary to change to another drug with the same effect to limit unwanted dangers.
Problems such as diarrhea, loss of electrolytes, kidney failure, dehydration should pay attention to the doctor before taking Nokatip. If the condition is severe and moderate, it is necessary to notify the doctor to have the dose adjusted. When the conditions do not improve for a long time, it is necessary to quickly go to the hospital for examination and treatment.
In case patients have hepatitis syndrome or impaired liver function, it is necessary to prevent the risk of Nokatip drug affecting liver function. Women during and after pregnancy and workers or workers using machinery did not find any danger when using Nokatip. However, this group of subjects needs to have a doctor's instructions and use Nokatip in the correct dosage to ensure its effectiveness and limit dangerous interactions.
4. Side effects of Nokatip
Liver dysfunction Disorders of hepatobiliary function index disorders Eye secretion disorders Keratitis Conjunctivitis Respiratory system dysfunction Chest or mediastinal pain Interstitial pneumonia Nosebleeding Pancreatic cancer Epidermal and tissue dysfunctions Dry skin Hair or hair loss Inflammation of nails Weak and fragile nails The above side effects may or may not be present depending on the individual patient. However, it is not possible to determine the risk of adverse events or reactions occurring in each patient. To ensure the use of Nokatip medicine, you should pay attention to regularly check your health periodically and discuss with your doctor when detecting any abnormal points in your health.
5. Interactions with drugs Nokatip
Nokatip is metabolised largely in the liver of the patient. After metabolism, the drug composition changes to suit the environment in the patient's lungs. The metabolite becomes a drug that inhibits or stimulates an enzyme in the lung that works against the growing cancer cells.
Nokatip contains an inhibitor by increasing the concentration of the drug in the plasma. When using Nokatip, it is necessary to pay attention to the concomitant use of drugs. Medicines that can be used at the same time, the doctor will prescribe specific instructions. However, you need to be careful not to arbitrarily share Nokatip with other drugs without the permission of your doctor.
The dose concentration of Nokatip drug can lead to an overdose. Overdose can also cause serious effects on the health of the patient. Therefore, it is important to regularly discuss with your doctor to be advised to adjust the dose accordingly.
Nokatip drug is used for patients with pancreatic cancer and lung cancer with non-small cell size. You can consult the treatment ability of Nokatip with yourself through your doctor and the nearest tests.
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