Gefitinib Genepharm Drug Interactions

Advise the patient to tell the doctor or pharmacist if the patient is taking, has recently taken or might take any other medicines.
In particular, if the patient is taking any of the following medicines: Phenytoin or carbamazepine (for epilepsy); Rifampicin (for tuberculosis); Itraconazole (for fungal infections); Barbiturates (a type of medicine used for sleeping problems); Herbal remedies containing St John's wort (Hypericum perforatum, used for depression and anxiety); Proton-pump inhibitors, H₂-antagonists and antacids (for ulcers, indigestion, heartburn and to reduce acids in the stomach).
These medicines may affect the way Gefitinib Genepharm works.
Warfarin (a so-called oral anticoagulant, to prevent blood clots). If the patient is taking a medicine containing this active substance, blood tests may be needed more often.
If any of the previously mentioned applies to the patient, or if the patient is not sure, advise the patient to check with the doctor or pharmacist before taking Gefitinib Genepharm.