Iressa

Alternate Name: Iressa

Description: Iressa is a cancer medication prescribed for the treatment of lung cancer. There is not an Iressa generic drug currently available on the market. The average Iressa price is about $7,667 for a supply of 30, 250 mg tablets. You can use our LowerMyRx Iressa savings card to receive a significant discount of about up to 80% off when purchased from any participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antineoplastic Agent

Generic Available: No

Strength: 250 MG

Warnings: Oral routeIt is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for at least 14 days after your last dose. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, stomach or bowel problems, or a history of other lung disease. Oral routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment. This medicine may cause the following problems:Interstitial lung disease, which can cause breathing problemsLiver problemsGastrointestinal perforation (hole in your stomach or bowel)Eye problemsSerious skin reactions Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Severe stomach pain, bloody or black stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how gefitinib works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Itraconazole, ketoconazole, phenytoin, rifampicinBlood thinner (including warfarin)Medicine to treat depressionStomach medicine (including antacids, cimetidine, esomeprazole, famotidine, omeprazole), Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, stomach or bowel problems, or a history of other lung disease., Oral routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment., This medicine may cause the following problems:Interstitial lung disease, which can cause breathing problemsLiver problemsGastrointestinal perforation (hole in your stomach or bowel)Eye problemsSerious skin reactions, Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.