Gefitinib is a special kind of cancer drug, used for treating NSCLC. It works by targeting mutations, like those found in exon 19 deletions or the L858R mutations in exon 21. Gefitinib works by blocking the EGFR’s signals.
This helps to stop or slow the growth and spread of cancer cells. You should take gefitinib as a 250 mg pill, once a day. You can take it with or without food—it’s up to you.
Gefitinib comes in the form of tablets covered with a thin film. You get a bottle with 30 of these pills. The tablets are easy to take, and they’re the right strength for the job.
