Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Afatinib Tablet
Afatinib Tablet
| Generic name | afatinib |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Kinase inhibitor (tyrosine kinase inhibitor / multikinase inhibitor) |
| Forms | Tablets: 40 mg, 30 mg, and 20 mg |
Afatinib is a prescription cancer medicine taken as a tablet by mouth. It is used to treat a type of lung cancer called non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to other parts of the body.
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