Xovoltib 20 mg (Afatinib Dimaleate)

What is Xovoltib 20 mg?

Xovoltib 20 Tablet is used as a first-line therapy to treat and prevent the growth of a type of cancer called non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age.

Xovoltib 20 mg Uses?

• Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

This medicine is used as a first-line treatment for cancer that affects a certain type of cells in the lungs with non-resistant epidermal growth factor (EGFR) mutations.

How Does Xovoltib 20 mg work?

Xovoltib 20 mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

How to take Xovoltib 20 mg?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Xovoltib 20 mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Xovoltib 20 mg Contraindications:

• Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to afatinib or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.  

Xovoltib 20 mg Dosage:

• Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped. Do not take a missed dose within 12 hours of the next dose. Contact your doctor for further instructions if you miss more than one scheduled dose of this medicine.

• Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

What are the Side effects Of Xovoltib 20 mg?

• Diarrhea
• Nausea or Vomiting
• Decreased appetite
• Dry skin
• Redness, swelling, or pain of the skin
• Burning, dry and itchy eyes
• Fever
• Painful or burning urination
• Weight loss
• Dehydration