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Prescriptions Dispensed from Canada * are Dispensed by:
Candrug
ID#18985
604.543.8711
Pharmacy Manager:
Amarjit Mann

Pharmacy Address:
202A, 8322-130th Street
Surrey, BC
Canada
V3W 8J9
Toll Free:1-866-995-7387

(*Not all prescriptions dispensed by Candrug.)

Chemical Name: Gefitinib
  Product Manufacturer Dosage  Qty Price(USD)
Iressa 13070 Brand  250 mg 30 $3,149.00
Gefitinib 13069 Generic  250 mg 30 $475.00

Iressa  Information
Brand name: Iressa
Generic name: Gefitinib
Used for: Treats locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.
Alternatives: Tarceva, Xeloda
Availability: Brand Iressa from AstraZeneca, generic Iressa tablets in standard dose of 250mg

Generic Inressa vs Brand Inressa
Blue Sky Drugs is pleased to offer generic Iressa tablets at affordable prices. Blue Sky Drugs is your leading Canadian pharmacies for generic medications. We have knowledgeable staff available to answer all inquiries regarding how to order, or any questions on generic medications or their manufacturers. Deciding if you should take a generic alternative to your medication is an entirely personal decision; some people do not feel as comfortable taking a generic as they may feel taking the original brand medication. But rest assured brand and generic medications are chemically and therapeutically identical, meaning that the active ingredients and the desired effect are the same. The difference will be solely the manufacturer. In this case the brand Iressa will be manufactured by AstraZeneca and the generic equivalent will be manufactured by an different generic company. For more information on how to order or on the generic Gefitinib call 1.866.995.7387 or email CustomerService@BlueSkyDrugs.com.

How Gefitinib Works
Iressa and the generic Gefitinib is a medication that is known as an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) tyrosine kinase inhibitor. It is used to treat locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. This particular medication is not used in conjunction with chemotherapy, it is used alone as a third-line treatment when two or more chemotherapy types have been unsuccessful. Iressa blocks the activity of the EGFR. It is designed to specifically target the tumour in unique way in such that most patients do not even need to take the maximum dose.

Gefitinib Possible Side Effects
Cancer in all of its forms is one of the most deadliest and prevalent diseases globally today. Cancer treatments are extreme and have the potential of some very severe side effects. Some cancer patients choose to opt out of chemotherapy treatments as a result of the side effects being too intense to handle. The following side effects of Inressa may not be experienced by everyone and are not limited to this list. If you experience any unusual symptoms that are not listed be sure to contact you doctor immediately.

More common side effects are:
• Abdominal pain
• Acne
• Dehydration
• Diarrhea
• Dry skin
• Itchiness
• Loss of appetite
• Mouth sores
• Nausea
• Nosebleeds
• Pain
• Temporary hair loss
• Vomiting
• Weakness
• Weight loss

The following side effects are not as common:
• Change in vision
• Red, itchy or sore eyes or eyelids
• Severe or long lasting vomiting, nausea or loss of appetite
• Severe skin reaction

Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention is you experience any of the following:
• Severe allergic reaction
• Blood in stool
• Coughing up blood
• Severe pain in upper abdomen
• Sudden severe headache

Gefitinib Guidelines
Before taking Iressa be sure to discuss treatment options with your doctor to ensure that Iressa if the most viable option for you. Inform your doctor of any existing and pre-existing medical conditions as well as any subsequent medications you may be taking. Do not take Iressa if you are allergic to Gefitinib or any of the ingredients in Iressa. Be sure to follow dosing instructions precisely how they are given to you by your physician.

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Link Sources on Iressa

Gefitinib Wikipedia

Iressa proves just as effective as chemotherapy for lung cancer

Official site of Iressa (Gefitinib)



The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.



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