Crizotinib vs Erlotinib
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| Crizotinib is used to treat lung cancer that is advanced or has spread to other parts of the body. It is used for lung cancers that have a certain type of abnormal "ALK" gene. Crizotinib works by slowing or stopping the growth of lung cancer cells. It belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. | This medication is used to treat lung cancer. Erlotinib is also used with another medication to treat pancreatic cancer. It works by slowing cancer cell growth. It binds to a certain protein (epidermal growth factor receptor-EGFR) in some tumors. Erlotinib belongs to a class of drugs known as kinase inhibitors. | |||
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| Add Crizotinib review I've been on Crizotnib for about 6 months now. It seems to be working overall but there's now question as to if my body is starting to figure it out...in which case I'll have to switch to something else. Overall, this medication has been wonderful. Only had a little diarreah in the bigginning but only a couple times. I doubt I would be alive right now if it wasn't for this drug. This medication in 3 weeks reduced my tumor 75%. I have had some side effects but were not life threatining | Add Erlotinib review Hi I have Been on This Drug (Tarceva) for 6 years; and it definitely works for Me. After Lung Surgery Lobectomy on Left Lung in 2005, then Chemotherapy for 6 months. I have little Nausea Sometimes but I take Zofran or Drink Gingerale and I'm Fine. But I Do have Depression so I have Pristiq for that. And I Just PRAY and Read My Bible.I was 48yrs old when Diagnosed and I will be 55years Old n 3 Months. I Have Faith and a Positive Attitude@ Never Smoked but I Don't Complain@ GOD BLESS U And Me too.... | |||
