Erlotinib
Uses
Erlotero is used in the treatment of pancreatic cancer and small cell lung cancer.
How it Works
Erlotero works by blocking the signal which produces abnormal cells. This signal is caused by a change in DNA. Erlotero blocks the signal thus stops the production of the abnormal cancer cells.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Erlotero include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Fatigue,
Weight loss,
Loss of appetite,
Anemia,
Infection,
Bone pain,
Constipation,
Diarrhoea,
Fever,
Breathing difficulty,
Abdominal pain,
Edema,
Stomatitis,
Rash