Erlotinib is a drug that stops EGFR, which is a problem in some lung and pancreatic cancers. It stops EGFR from sending those bad signals. You can get it in 25, 100, or 150 mg doses, all in those easy-to-swallow tablets.
The usual dose is 150 mg a day, and you should take it on an empty belly to work best. It comes in bottles with 30 tablets each, for your convenience. NSCLC? That’s Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
EGFR? That’s Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor. It’s used to treat lung and pancreatic cancers, especially when there’s a mutation in the EGFR. There are three strengths of the tablets: 25, 100, and 150 mg.
Most people take 150 mg once a day, and it’s best on an empty stomach so it can really soak in. Each bottle has 30 tablets to make it easier for you. The drug works by blocking the EGFR pathway, which is super important in how some cancers grow and spread.
