Osimert 30 Tablets 80 mg

Osimert 30 Tablets 80 mg is a first line treatment option for metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). It is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, works by inhibiting EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations and T790M mutations. Osimert got FDA approval to treat non-small cell lung cancer where tumors contain epidermal growth factor.

Dosage and Administrtion

The recommended dose to treat NSCLC with osimertinib is 80 mg daily once with or without food. Do not crash or chew the tablets. If you can not take the tablet whole by mouth you can disperse one 80 mg tablet in 60 ml non carbonated water. As the tablet turns into small pieces swallow the suspension. Tablet will not be fully dissolved. Immediate then rinse the pot with 120ml-140ml water and drink it. If nasogastric tube is required to administrate the tablet, disperse with 15ml water and put it in the tube, then add additional 15ml water to rinse the tube. Do not change your prescribed schedule without doctors permission.

Pregnancy and Lactation

Though there is no available data on human about women pregnancy while taking osimert, but it not recommended to take osimert in case of pregnancy. If you are already taking this medicine do not get pregnant. The same rules should be followed in case of breast feeding.

see also Selpercatinib

Side Effects

The most common side effects usinig osimert are diarrhea, rash, dry skin, nail toxicity, stomatitis, fatigue and decreased appetite.

FAQs about Osimert 30 Tablets 80 mg

Q: At what temperature should Osimert be stored?

Osimert 80 mg should be stored at below 30 degree C.

Q: What is the price of Osimert 30 Tablets 80 mg?

The price for Osimert 80mg 30 tablets is about $180.

Q: Which Therapeutic Class is Osimert 80 mg?

Osimert belongs to cytotoxic chemotherapy.