Osimert 80mg

How much does Osimert cost? Where are the drugs sold? Does it have any side effects? These are all issues of concern to patients about Osimert. Knowing the information about this drug will help patients determine if they are suitable or not and in what dosage.

What is Osimert? – Find out what you need to know about this drug

Osimert is a brand name drug researched and manufactured by Everest Pharmaceuticals Ltd., of Bangladesh. This brand-name drug is used to treat lung disease through inhibition of kinases, and slows and stops the growth of cancer cells. This drug has been trusted and used in many countries around the world. Including Vietnam. In our country, the drug Osimert has been tested by regulatory authorities for quality and safety before being granted a license for widespread circulation.

• Brand Name: Osimert
• Category: Anti-cancer drugs
• Dosage form: Tablets
• Content: 80mg
• Packaging: Bottle of 30 tablets

Ingredient

In each Osimert oral tablet contains:

• Active ingredient: Osimertinib mesylate 80mg
• Excipients: Mannitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxpropyl cellulose less substituted and Sodium stearyl fumarate,… just enough for 1 tablet

Uses

The active ingredient osimertinib has the ability to inhibit epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) kinase and irreversibly bind to certain mutated forms of EGFR at low concentrations. inhibit the growth of cancer cells. 

Indications and contraindications

Osimert is indicated for the treatment of patients (over 18 years of age) with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with a T790M mutation in the EGFR epidermal growth factor receptor gene. In addition, Osimert is also indicated for other cases:

• 3rd generation lung cancer
• The patient is resistant to some previous drugs

Osimert is contraindicated for use in the following subjects:

• Are allergic or hypersensitive to some of the ingredients in the medicine
• Children under 18
• Women who are pregnant and breast-feeding can harm the unborn baby and young children
• Patient with liver disease

How is Osimer used?

• Because Osimert is in the form of tablets, it is recommended that patients take 1 tablet per day. Drink only once a day.
• Take the medicine until the disease progresses.
• The recommended dose is 80mg/day. If you want to change your dose, you need to talk to your doctor.
• Take the medicine with a large glass of water to increase absorption.
• Osimert is taken after meals.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you miss a dose by more than 12 hours, skip the dose and continue using your usual schedule.

Notes when using Osimert to treat lung cancer

During the use of Osimert, patients should note a number of issues as follows:

Careful

• Take medication as directed by a specialist.
• Osimert should not be used for random purposes. To be used only with expert permission.
• If you are a woman, do not use Osimert if you are pregnant. On the other hand, do not use the drug if you intend to become pregnant because some ingredients in the drug will affect the growth and formation of the fetus.
• Osimert can reduce the body’s immunity to infections, so pay attention to patients with severe infections or immunocompromised people with bruising, bleeding, etc.
• Patients with a history of cardiovascular disease should exercise caution before use.
• Use Osimert medicine with expiry date, without defective packaging.

Side effects

Some common side effects of Osimert are:

• Anorexia, mouth sores
• Diarrhea
• Tired body
• Dry skin
• Skin rash
• Skin discoloration, infection
• Having problems with fingernails and toenails

Most of these common side effects can be relieved within a few hours and rarely turn into a severe stage. Therefore, users are not too worried when encountering. However, if you experience the following symptoms, you should immediately stop using the drug and seek medical help:

• Shortness of breath even with mild exertion
• Fast heart beat
• Fast weight gain
• New or worsening lung symptoms: chest pain, sudden irritability, dry cough, wheezing, eye problems (eye pain, vision changes, tearing, increased sensitivity to light, etc.) …

Drug interactions

Osimert has the potential to interact with a number of other medications. If used incorrectly, it can reduce the effectiveness of the drug and increase side effects. Therefore, patients need to talk to their doctor before using. Especially the following drugs:

• Strong inducer
• Breast cancer-fighting protein
• Substrate P-glycoprotein

In addition, Osimert drug may interact with some foods such as food, alcohol, coffee, tobacco, etc. Therefore, when used in combination, it is necessary to discuss with your doctor before use.

With the information shared in the article, readers have wondered how much Osimert drug costs. For more information, please talk to your doctor or pharmacist directly for assistance.

Where To Buy Osimert 80mg?

Osimert 80mg is available at BD anticancer drug store, and we do worldwide shipping at low cost.