What type of drug is Osimertinib?

OsimertinibBelongs to the kinase inhibitor class of drugs. It works by blocking the activity of abnormal proteins that are signals for cancer cell reproduction. This helps prevent or slow down the spread of cancer cells and may help shrink tumors.

Osimertinib(Osimertinib) is used to help prevent a certain type of non-small cell lung cancer from coming back in adults after surgery to remove the tumor. It is also used as the first treatment for a certain type of non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body in adults. Osimertinib is also used to treat certain types of non-small cell lung cancer in adults who have spread to other parts of the body that other similar chemotherapy drugs cannot successfully treat.

Before taking the drug, it should not be used if the patient is allergic to osimertinib. Tell your doctor if you have lung or breathing problems; electrolyte imbalances (such as too high or low blood levels of sodium, calcium, potassium, or magnesium); eye problems; or heart problems, including long QT syndrome (for you or a family member). OsimertinibCan harm an unborn baby if the mother or father is taking osimertinib. If the patient is female the patient needs a pregnancy test to confirm that she is not pregnant and uses birth control while taking this medicine and for at least 6 weeks after the last dose. If it is a male patient, if the patient's sexual partner can become pregnant, take contraceptive measures and continue to use birth control pills at least4 months after the last dose. Do not breastfeed while taking this medicine, and for at least 2 weeks after the last dose. Generic drugs cost several hundred yuan per box. Different versions have different prices. If you want to get more high-quality information, you can contact Yaode, and Yaode will do its best to learn more about high-quality overseas drugs for you.