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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Iressa

Iressa has 32 Side Effects total
20 are Life Threatening
11 Occur Most Frequently
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Uses of Iressa
 
Iressa is also known by the generic name Gefitinib


USES:
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).


Iressa has 20 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Iressa
Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Iressa
Critical Seriousness - Erosion of the Cornea of the Eye - Corneal Erosion is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Iressa
Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Iressa
Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Iressa
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Iressa
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Iressa
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Alveoli of the Lungs - Alveolitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Iressa
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Eye - Ocular Inflammation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Iressa
Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Pneumonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Iressa
Critical Seriousness - Lazy Eye - Amblyopia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Iressa
Critical Seriousness - Lung Tissue Problems - Interstitial Lung Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Iressa
Critical Seriousness - Nosebleed - Epistaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Iressa
Critical Seriousness - Pain in the Eye - Ocular Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Iressa
Critical Seriousness - Pink Eye - Conjunctivitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Iressa
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Iressa
Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Iressa
Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Iressa
Critical Seriousness - Tumor Bleeding - Tumor Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Iressa
Critical Seriousness - Ulcer of the Cornea of the Eye - Corneal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Iressa
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Iressa has 11 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Acne - Acne Vulgaris is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Iressa
Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Iressa
Dry Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Iressa
Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Iressa
Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Iressa
Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Iressa
Loss of Appetite - Anorexia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Iressa
Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Iressa
Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Iressa
Tumor Bleeding - Tumor Hemorrhage is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Iressa
Weight Loss is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Iressa
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Iressa Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Iressa has interactions of severe seriousness with 4 drug(s):
Iressa has 1 severe interactions with Efalizumab. Click here to see them
Iressa has 1 severe interactions with Natalizumab. Click here to see them
Iressa has 1 severe interactions with Raptiva. Click here to see them
Iressa has 1 severe interactions with Tysabri. Click here to see them

Iressa has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Iressa has interactions of moderate seriousness with 42 drug(s).

Iressa has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Iressa has 7 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Iressa.

Iressa Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Iressa.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Iressa.

Relative Contraindications 

Epithelial Growth Factor Receptor Negative Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer is a contraindication of Iressa.

Interstitial Pneumonitis is a contraindication of Iressa.

Pulmonary Fibrosis - Lung Fibrosis is a contraindication of Iressa.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Iressa.

Contraindication Warnings 

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Iressa.

Iressa has 2 related brands and strengths:
 
Gefitinib 250 Mg Tab

Iressa 250 Mg Tab

Iressa - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe/persistent diarrhea, severe skin rash.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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