Afatinib is a tablet that you take by mouth and it works as follows:- 

Afatinib is a type of medication called a second-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitor. It targets proteins in cells called EGFR, HER2, and HER4, which play a role in cancer growth. By blocking these proteins, afatinib helps slow down or stop the growth of tumors. It's effective against tumors that have certain genetic changes in EGFR or HER2, and it can also help delay resistance to other medications that target EGFR. Overall, afatinib works by disrupting the signals that cancer cells need to grow and spread.

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Primary uses are to treatLung cancer, non-small cell

Research studies are going on this drug to check if this medicine can be used to treat other type of cancer. 

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If you miss a dose of afatinib, take it as soon as you can. If the next scheduled dose is due within 8 hours, skip the missed dose and go back to your usual dosing times.

If you vomit the dose of afatinib, do not take a second dose. Take the next dose as scheduled. Call your doctor during office hours for advice

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Low immunity, Heart muscle weakness, Diarrhea, Nausea, Fatigue, Liver enzyme increase, Liver problems, Infected nail or finger, Kidney problems, Pneumonia,Lung scarring, Rashes

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Tell your doctor if you are taking Rifampin, Ritonavir or any other drugs as you may need extra blood tests or your dose may need to be changed.

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Afatinib may harm the baby if used during pregnancy. It is best to use birth control while being treated with afatinib and for 2 weeks after the last dose. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Do not breastfeed during treatment.

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