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40 mg/1, Tablet, film coated
INN: OSIMERTINIB
Data updated: 2026-04-24
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Form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Dosage
40 mg/1
Route
ORAL
Storage
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About This Product
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AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
ATC Code
L01EB04
Source
OPENFDA_NDC
(
ARTG
)
TAGRISSO as monotherapy is indicated:, as adjuvant therapy after tumour resection in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumours have activating epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations, as detected by a validated test., the treatment of patients with locally advanced, unresectable (stage III) NSCLC whose tumours have activating EGFR mutations and whose disease has not progressed during or following platinum-based chemoradiation therapy., for the first-line treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC whose tumours have activating EGFR mutations, as detected by a validated test., for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC that is EGFR T790M mutation-positive, as detected by a validated test.,TAGRISSO is indicated in combination with:, pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC whose tumours have EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations.TAGRISSO as monotherapy is indicated:
as adjuvant therapy after tumour resection in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumours have activating epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations, as detected by a validated test.
for the first-line treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC whose tumours have activating EGFR mutations, as detected by a validated test.
for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC that is EGFR T790M mutation-positive, as detected by a validated test.
TAGRISSO is indicated in combination with:
pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC whose tumours have EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations.
⚠️ Warnings
•Withhold osimertinib treatment in patients showing symptoms of a cough, chest pain or difficulty breathing.
•Discontinue the treatment permanently if pneumonitis or interstitial lung disease (ILD) is confirmed.
•Periodic monitoring of heart function including
ECG
and electrolyte levels should be done as osimertinib may cause abnormal heart rhythm.
•Refer patients to an ophthalmologist if any symptoms and signs of corneal swelling or keratitis such as tear secretion, sensitivity to light, blurred vision, redness or pain in the eye occur while taking osimertinib tablets.
•Advise pregnant women not to take osimertinib tablets as it may affect the unborn baby resulting in birth defects or miscarriage.
•Females of reproductive potential are advised to use effective contraception during treatment with osimertinib and should continue the contraception for at least 6 weeks after the last dose of osimertinib.
•Male patients with active female partners are advised to use an effective contraception during the osimertinib treatment and for at least 4 months after the final dose of osimertinib.•Patients who wish to have a baby in the future can be advised to use sperm or egg bank services as osimertinib can cause infertility in men and women.
•Extreme caution is required while giving osimertinib tablets to patients with severe liver or kidney disease.
•Women should not breastfeed their children during the treatment with osimertinib and for at least 2 weeks after stop taking the final dose.