Dacomitinib
Information about Dacomitinib
Dacomitinib Uses
Dacomitinib is used in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, small cell lung cancer, liver cancer, kidney cancer, thyroid cancer, blood cancer (chronic myeloid leukaemia), gastrointestinal stromal tumour, cancer of colon and rectum, non-small cell lung cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis and breast cancer.
How Dacomitinib works
Dacomitinib inhibits a protein, human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER), which may cause cancer cells to grow more quickly and spread to other parts of the body. This may help in limiting the spread of cancer.
Common side effects of Dacomitinib
Increased glucose level in blood, Decreased calcium level in blood, Increased liver enzymes, Dry skin, Decreased appetite, Lymphopenia, Constipation, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Rash, Diarrhea, Weight loss, Cough, Low albumin level in blood, Paronychia
Available Medicine for Dacomitinib
DacoplicePfizer Ltd
₹1 to ₹650003 variant(s)
Expert advice for Dacomitinib
- Before taking Dacomitinib, make sure you tell your doctor about any other medications that you are taking (including prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, herbal remedies, etc.).
- After starting your treatment with Dacomitinib you may be at risk of infection, so try to avoid crowds or people with colds. Report fever or any other signs of infection immediately to your doctor.
- Drink at least two to three quarts of fluid every day, unless you are instructed otherwise.
- To reduce nausea, take antinausea medications as prescribed by your doctor, and eat small, frequent meals.
- To help treat/prevent mouth sores, use a soft toothbrush and rinse your mouth at least 3 times a day with saline water.
- Eat foods that may help reduce diarrhea and take adequate rest.
- Dacomitinib is used for the treatment of thyroid cancer.
- Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it.
- Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache, confusion, problems with your eyesight, nausea or vomiting.
- It may cause serious bleeding problem. Inform your doctor if you get headaches, stomach pain or if you notice blood in your urine or stools.
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.