Erlotinib vs Gefitinib
 | Erlotinib |  | Gefitinib |  |
| 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. | Gefitinib is used to treat lung cancer. It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. Gefitinib blocks a certain protein (an enzyme called tyrosine kinase). | |||
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| 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.... | Add Gefitinib review I was informed I had Lung Cancer in August this year and my future was very limited.I am now after 7 weeks of treatment very optomistic about my future.I have stopped coughing,breath much better and although have side effects of diarea, spots on my body and perhaps not 100% in my health, I am getting better by the weeks that pass. | |||
