Drug Interactions between erlotinib and Jesduvroq

Erlotinib should be taken on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal and at the same time each day unless otherwise directed by your doctor. You should also avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking erlotinib. Food and grapefruit juice can increase the absorption of erlotinib from the gastrointestinal tract, which may lead to higher blood levels of the medication and possibly increased side effects. If you are a smoker, you should try to quit as soon as you can. Cigarette smoking can reduce the blood levels of erlotinib, which may make the medication less effective in treating your cancer. It is best to avoid smoking during erlotinib therapy. Talk to a healthcare professional if you have any questions or concerns. If you start smoking or undergo smoking cessation, your doctor may need to adjust your dose of erlotinib. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Using daprodustat while smoking or drinking alcohol may increase the risk of side effects in the gastrointestinal tract such as stomach inflammation and bleeding. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. You should seek immediate medical attention if you have signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding such as abdominal pain, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, black, tarry stools, trouble swallowing, or chest or throat pain. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.