Osimert 80 Mg (Osimertinib)

Osimert (Osimert) refers to drugs for the treatment of malignant neoplasms in the lungs, namely, non-small cell cancer. It is a generic drug of the well-known anti-cancer drug Tagrisso, which is produced by the major pharmaceutical manufacturer AstraZeneca. The active component of the agent has a depressing effect on pathological cells: it inhibits metabolic processes in them, which inevitably leads to suppression of cell growth. As a result, the size of the tumor decreases.

The drug has a powerful therapeutic effect, so before you buy Osimert Tagrisso analogue, be sure to consult an oncologist.

Composition and form of release of Osimert

The antitumor agent has a high inhibitory activity against EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor). With a sensitizing mutation, T790M in the EGFR gene inhibits the growth of abnormal cells, due to which the growth of a neoplasm in one or both lungs stops. The drug is prescribed for both locally advanced and metastatic cancer.

The main active substance is Osimertinib (Osimetrinib). One tablet contains 80 mg of the component. The drug is manufactured by the pharmaceutical company Everest, operating in India. Due to its high efficiency, the medicine quickly gained popularity in different countries of the world, including Ukraine.

You can buy Osimert in Ukraine in the form of tablets placed in a blister pack. The package contains 10 tablets in total.

Indications for use Osimert

The agent is prescribed exclusively for non-small cell cancer of one or both lungs, including the appearance of metastases. When treatment with Osimeter is indicated:

• The previous prescribed drug did not have the expected therapeutic effect
• There are contraindications to the appointment of chemotherapy.

Contraindications for the use of Osimert

All anticancer drugs are prescribed to the patient after a diagnosis, which allows an accurate assessment of the state of the body. At this stage, it is important to find out if the patient has any contraindications to the use of the drug. As for Osimert, the list of contraindications to the use of this medication includes:

• Age up to 18 years;
• Pregnancy, breastfeeding;
• Individual intolerance.

If the drug is contraindicated, the doctor replaces it with another anticancer agent.

Possible adverse reactions Osimert

When taking Osimeter, a number of adverse reactions may occur. These include:

• failure of the heart rhythm;
• Headache;
• myalgia;
• Violation of the functioning of the liver, manifested by bitterness in the mouth, heaviness in the right hypochondrium, nausea.

If adverse reactions occur, we recommend that you contact your doctor immediately.

Method of application and dosing regimen Osimert

It is important to correctly calculate the daily dosage of Osimert. It directly depends on the stage of lung cancer and associated disorders that were triggered by the disease. Throughout the course of therapy, medical control over the patient’s condition is necessary. If no improvement is observed, it is advisable to stop the drug, but this decision is made by the attending physician.

Application features Osimert

After purchase, evaluate the condition of the package. If its tightness is broken, the drug is forbidden to take. The medicine is stored in its original packaging out of the reach of children and pets. It is recommended to protect the product from moisture and direct sunlight. It is forbidden to take a remedy whose expiration date has expired.