Giotrif

Giotrif uses and dosage

Giotrif (Afatinib), is a prescription medicine used to treat metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, breast cancer. Afatinib uses for slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Giotrif manufactured by BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM Pharma Ltd. in Germany. Afatinib has to take orally once a day until disease progression or intolerance by the patient, Take on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

Giotrif side effects

The most common side effects of Afatinib are: Diarrhea, Mouth sores, pain/ redness/ swelling of lips, dry/itchy skin, acne, nose bleed, runny nose, nausea / vomiting, or loss of appetite.

Originator brand

Gilotrif/ Giotrif by Boehringer Ingelheim

Made by

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma

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