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Adult Dose

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Indication: First-line treatment in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
Condition: Tumors have nonresistant epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations as detected by an FDA-approved test
Dose: Oral – 40 mg
Frequency: once daily
Duration: until disease progression or no longer tolerated by the patient
Note: increased if tolerated to up to 50 mg once daily after 3 weeks at initial dose
Indication: Metastatic squamous non-small cell lung cancer
Condition: Progressing after platinum-based chemotherapy
Dose: Oral – 40 mg
Frequency: once daily
Duration: until disease progression or no longer tolerated by the patient
Note: increased if tolerated to up to 50 mg once daily after 3 weeks at initial dose

Child Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Age: Pediatric
Dose: Not applicable – No approved dosage
Note: No approved pediatric dosage available

Renal Dose

Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Condition: Renal impairment Mild-to-moderate (Creatinine Clearance 30-89 mL/min/1.73 m2)
Dose: PO – Dosage adjustment not necessary
Note: No dosage adjustment necessary
Condition: Renal impairment Severe (Creatinine Clearance 15-29 mL/min/1.73 m2)
Dose: PO – 30 mg
Frequency: once daily
Administration
  • Take on empty stomach
  • Take 1 hour before or 3 hours after meals
Side Effect

Drug Interaction

Drug NameRisk Factors
Strong P-gp inhibitors (e.g. ritonavir, nelfinavir, saquinavir, ciclosporine A, tacrolimus, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin, verapamil, amiodarone, quinidine)
Increased plasma concentration
Strong P-gp inducers (e.g. rifampin, phenytoin, phernobarbital, carbamazepine)
Decreased plasma concentration

Disease Interaction

Disease NameRisk Factors
Dialysis Patients
Risk of drug toxicity
Severe Hepatic/Renal Impairment
Risk of drug accumulation

Pregnancy

Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store at 25°C; excursions permitted to 15°-30°C. Dispense medication in the original container to protect from exposure to high humidity and light.

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