So, gefitinib is a kind of drug that blocks something called EGFR. It’s mainly used for a type of lung cancer, specifically NSCLC, in people who have certain changes in their EGFR gene, like a deletion in exon 19 or a mutation called L858R in exon 21. It works by stopping EGFR from sending signals.
You can get this drug as a 250 mg tablet with a film coating. The suggested amount is 250 mg taken just once a day, and you can take it with or without eating. These tablets come in bottles, each with 30 tablets inside.
