Tagrisso Overview
What is Tagrisso?
Tagrisso is a medication used to treat non-small-cell lung carcinomas with certain mutations.
Tagrisso (MOA) Action of Mechanism
Tagrisso is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that acts by blocking the activity of the epidermal growth factor receptor, or EGFR.
Tagrisso Dosage
The recommended dose of Tagrisso is one 80 mg tablet once daily, taken with or without food.
Cost / Price of Tagrisso
The drug Tagrisso at a supply of 30 40-mg tablets costs about $16,504, without health insurance.
Tagrisso Generic
Today, there exists no generic version of Tagrisso.
Tagrisso Side Effects
Common side effects of Tagrisso include:
- Dry skin
- Rash
- Cough
- Mouth sores
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Bone, joint, or muscle pain
- Low blood cell counts
- Tenderness, redness, or pain in fingernails or toenails
Tagrisso Survival Rate
The median overall survival rate was about 38.6 months for the drug Tagrisso.
