Iressa Oral and Opana

• Generic Name: gefitinib
• Dosage Forms: tablet, coated
• Other Brand Names: Iressa

Gefitinib is used to treat metastatic (cancer that has already spread) non-small cell lung cancer in patients who have certain types of abnormal epidermal growth factor (EGFR) genes, and did not receive cancer medicines in the past. Your doctor will perform a test before you take this medicine.

Gefitinib belongs to the group of medicines called antineoplastics (cancer medicines). It works by interfering with the growth of cancer cells, which are eventually destroyed.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: oxymorphone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Opana, Opana ER, Numorphan HCl

Opana (oxymorphone) is an opioid pain medication. An opioid is sometimes called a narcotic.

Opana is used to treat moderate to severe pain.

The extended-release form of this medicine is for around-the-clock treatment of severe pain. Opana ER is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.

Opana may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.