Common Nausea, Vomiting, Fatigue, Breathing difficulty, Abdominal pain, Edema, Weight loss, Loss of appetite, Anemia, Infection, Bone pain, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Fever, Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth), Rash.

Expert advice for Tarceva Tablet
Erlotinib tablets should be taken either 1 hour before or 2 hours after ingestion of food.Erlotinib is not recommended for children and adolescents under 18 years of age.Stop smoking and use effective contraceptive measures while on erlotinib treatment.Do not start erlotinib if you use contact lenses, have had eye problems (ulcers in front part of eye, dry eyes, inflammation in front part of eye), liver or kidney problems, Gilbert’s syndrome (liver disorder that causes increased bilirubin), intolerance to some sugars, are pregnant or breast-feeding.Tell your doctor if you suffer from breathing difficulty associated with fever or cough, severe diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, severe blistering or peeling of skin, severe pain in abdomen, acute or increasing pain and redness in eye, blurred vision or sensitivity to light, increased eye watering.

Q. Is Tarceva FDA approved?
Yes, Tarceva is approved by FDA

Q. How long does Tarceva work?
A single dose of Tarceva works for around 36 hours.

Q. Is Tarceva cytotoxic, chemotherapeutic drug, biologic or monoclonal antibody?
Tarceva is not a cytotoxic, chemotherapy drug, or monoclonal antibody. Tarceva is a biologic tyrosine kinase inhibitor

Q. Does Tarceva cause neutropenia?
Yes, Tarceva can cause neutropenia