Osimertinib

• Non-small cell lung cancer

When should one not use Osimertinib

• Allergy to osimertinib or any ingredients of this medicine
• St. John's Wort should not be used together with this medicine

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Low white blood cell counts
• Low platelet counts
• Diarrhoea
• Dry skin
• Decreased appetite
• Stomatitis
• Rash
• Paronychia
• Pruritus (itching on the skin)

Other General Warnings

• You have lung or breathing problems.
• You have heart problems, including a condition called prolonged QTc
• You have problems with your electrolytes, such as sodium, potassium, calcium or magnesium.
• You have a history of eye problems.
• You are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Osimertinib can harm an unborn baby.
• You are taking any other medications, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements, especially heart or blood pressure-controlling medicines.
• Inform your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment with Osimertinib.
• Females who are able to become pregnant should use effective birth control during treatment with Osimertinib and for 6 weeks after the final dose.
• Males who have female partners that can become pregnant should use effective birth control during treatment with Osimertinib and for 4 months after the final dose.
• Do not breastfeed during treatment and for 2 weeks after your final dose.
• Inform your doctor immediately if you develop a new fever or fever that does not go away, easy bruising or bleeding that will not stop, unusually pale skin, infection, tiredness, or weakness.

How Does It Work?

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