Best time to take Osimertinib

Osimertinib (Osimertinib) belongs to a group of targeted therapy drugs called cancer growth inhibitors and is mainly used to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It is a third-generation EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) targeting epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletion or exon 21 L858R mutation. This drug is widely used clinically to treat non-small cell lung cancer.

The prescription information for osimertinib recommends that the drug should be taken at the same time every day. The best time to take it may be about two hours before or after a meal, that is, on an empty stomach. This is because osimertinib is an oral targeted drug that is mainly absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract. The fasting state is conducive to the absorption and utilization of the drug, thereby improving the bioavailability of the drug. In addition, osimertinib needs to be swallowed whole and cannot be chewed or broken. If a patient misses a dose while taking osimertinib, he or she should take it in a timely manner, but do not frequently increase the dose or add other drugs.

OsimertinibThe original drug has been launched in China and has been covered by medical insurance. The price of 80mg*30 tablets per box may be around 5,000 yuan, which is relatively expensive. Currently available overseas Osimertinib generics, such as the specifications produced by Bangladesh Pharmaceutical FactoryThe price of each box of 80mg*30 tablets may be more than 800 yuan (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rate effects), which is relatively cheap. Osimertinib generics have basically the same pharmaceutical ingredients as the original drugs sold domestically and abroad. For more drug information and specific prices, please consult Yaode Medical Consultant.