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Information to help you when considering treatment options - Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients and Caregivers. Tarceva (erlotinib) is prescribed for patients with advanced stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumor has spread or grown after receiving at least 1 chemotherapy regimen. Tarceva is not meant to be used at the same time as certain types of chemotherapy for NSCLC. Important Safety Information: There have been infrequent reports of serious Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)-like events including deaths in patients taking Tarceva. Serious side effects (including deaths) in patients taking Tarceva include liver and/or kidney problems; gastrointestinal (GI) perforations (the development of a hole in the stomach, small intestine, or large intestine); and severe blistering skin reactions including cases similar to Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Eye irritation and damage to the cornea have been reported in patients taking Tarceva. Women should avoid becoming pregnant and avoid breastfeeding while taking Tarceva. Patients should call their doctor right away if they have these signs or symptoms: new or worsening skin rash; serious or ongoing diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, or stomach pain; new or worsening shortness of breath or cough; fever; eye irritation. Rash and diarrhea were the most common side effects associated with Tarceva in the advanced non-small cell lung cancer clinical study. For full prescribing information, please call 1-877-TARCEVA or visit http://www.tarceva.com.

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