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Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

Non-small cell lung cancer starts in the lung tissue and is one of the most common types of lung cancer. It often has no early signs, with symptoms such as a persistent cough appearing as the condition progresses.

Tarceva

Erlotinib

100mg

Erlotinib tablets for non-small cell lung and pancreatic cancer. It targets a protein that helps these cancers grow.

From$16.27/ tabletView

Key points

  • Non-small cell lung cancer is named for how the cancer cells look under a microscope, which sets it apart from other lung cancer types.
  • It is usually linked to smoking or prolonged exposure to certain substances, though it can develop in people with no clear risk factor.

Medicines listed for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer

The listed product, Tarceva, contains erlotinib, a medicine from the tyrosine kinase inhibitor class. Erlotinib is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer to help slow the growth of cancer cells.

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