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Release date: 2026-02-11 17:36:13 Recommended: 11
Osimertinib is used to treat lung cancer. It works by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells grow and multiply. This helps slow down or stop the spread of cancer cells.
Take Tagrisso exactly as directed by your doctor.
If side effects occur, your doctor may adjust your dose, temporarily interrupt, or permanently discontinue treatment with Tagrisso.
Take Tagrisso once daily.
Tagrisso may be taken with or without food.
If you miss a dose of Tagrisso, do not take a double dose to make up for it. Take your next dose at your regular scheduled time.
Place the Lucius Pharmaceuticals Tagrisso tablet into a glass or container.
Add approximately 2 ounces (about 60 mL) of water.
Do not use carbonated water or other liquids.
Stir until the tablet breaks into small pieces. The tablet will not completely dissolve.
Do not crush, heat, or sonicate the tablet.
Drink the mixture immediately.
Add another 4 to 8 ounces (about 120 mL to 240 mL) of water to the glass or container and drink to ensure you receive the full dose of Tagrisso.
For disposal of unused or expired medicine:
Take the medicine to a medicine take-back program. Consult your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a collection site.
If you cannot return the medicine, check the medicine label or patient information to see if it should be thrown in the trash or flushed down the toilet. If you are unsure, consult your healthcare team.
Remove the medicine from its original package.
Mix the medicine with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted waste material.
Seal the mixture in a bag or container, then place it in the trash.
