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Substitutes for
Geftistar 250mg Tablet
Composition
Gefitinib 250mg
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Same composition & strength
5A like-for-like swap — identical active ingredients, same strength and form as Geftistar 250mg Tablet.
About this molecule
Gefitinib250mg
Full details →Gefitinib is an anti-cancer medication used to treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It works by inhibiting the action of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), which is involved in cancer cell growth. Gefitinib is effective for patients with specific mutations and may cause side effects such as diarrhea and rash. In summary, Gefitinib is essential for targeted lung cancer therapy.
Why a generic substitute?
Same active ingredient
A substitute has the exact same salt(s) — so it works the same way as the brand.
Often much cheaper
Generics can cost a fraction of the branded price for the identical molecule.
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Substitutes share the same active ingredients, but always confirm the strength and form with your doctor or pharmacist before switching — especially for chronic, prescription or narrow-therapeutic-index medicines.