Afatinib is mostly used for treating Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. It targets a specific part of the cancer cells in people who have either a deletion in EGFR’s exon 19 or a L858R mutation in exon 21. It works by stopping the EGFR signaling.
You’ve got three strengths to choose from: 20 mg, 30 mg, and 40 mg. The usual one is 40 mg, and you take it once a day on an empty stomach. The tablets are covered with a film and come in bottles with 30 pills each.
You don’t need extra stuff like antiemetics or corticosteroids when you take Afatinib. You should wait at least 8 weeks before you decide if the treatment is working.
