؟ What is Tarceva

Tarceva is a cancer chemotherapy

medication. Erlotinib interferes with the growth of cancer cells and slows their growth and spread in the body.
Tarceva is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.

Tarceva may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Important information about Tarceva

If you experience any of the following serious side effects from Tarceva, contact your doctor immediately:
•    an allergic reaction (including difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
•    lung problems (especially new or worsening difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, increased coughing, fever, or chest pain);
•    severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or diarrhea; or
•    eye pain or irritation.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Tarceva?
Do not use Tarceva without first talking to your doctor if you have
•    liver disease; or
•    lung or breathing problems (other than lung cancer).

You may not be able to take Tarceva, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you have any of the conditions listed above.