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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
Tarceva is a prescription drug that may be prescribed to treat:
Tarceva is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) that works by blocking the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). EGFR is normally on cell surfaces and can contribute to the growth of cancer cells.
Fact Table | |
Formula |
C22H23N3O4 |
License |
US FDA, EU EMA |
Bioavailability |
59% |
Legal status |
Rx-only |
Chemical Name |
Erlotinib |
Elimination half-life |
36.2 hrs |
Dosage (Strength) |
25mg |
Pregnancy |
Not Recommended |
Brands |
Tarceva |
Protein binding |
95% |
PubChem CID |
176870 |
MedlinePlus |
a605008 |
ChEBI |
114785 |
ATC code |
L01EB02 |
DrugBank |
DB00530 |
KEGG |
D07907 |
Routes of administration |
By mouth |
The dose varies from 100-150 mg by mouth once daily. The dose is determined based on what is being treated. Take it exactly as prescribed.
Take Tarceva on an empty stomach an hour before or two hours after meals.
The active ingredient is erlotinib.
There are many possible drug-drug interactions, including:
Ask your oncologist or pharmacist for a full list of precautions before starting this drug.
Common side effects may include:
Tarceva [package insert]. Melville, NY: OSI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2010.