Imatib A 100 Mg Capsule

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Active Ingredients	Imatinib mesylate
Manufacturer	Cipla, India
Packaging	Qty
Strength	100mg

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Dr. Ryan Mitchell

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USA Brand Name

Gleevec

Strength

100mg

Generic Name

Imatinib mesylate

Manufacturer

Cipla, India

## Imatib A 100 Mg Capsule (Imatinib mesylate)

## What Is The Generic Name For Imatib:

Imatinib mesylate is the generic version for Imatib

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Imatib A 100 Mg Capsule (Imatinib mesylate):

Gleevec

## About Imatib A 100 Mg Capsule (Imatinib mesylate):

Imatib 100 mg contains an active ingredient, Imatinib, which is used in the treatment of blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia) and gastrointestinal stomal tumor. This prescription only drug is available at any of the leading pharmacy stores, drugstores and medical supply stores.

## Manufacturer :

Cipla (India) is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Imatib 100 mg.

## Strength :

Imatib 100 mg contains an active ingredient, Imatinib , 100 mg per capsule which is available in the various strengths and other substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Imatib A 100 Mg Capsule (Imatinib mesylate):

Imatib 100 mg is used in the treatment of:

Blood Cancer (Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia)

Gastrointestinal Stomal Tumor

Bone marrow cancer

Skin Cancer

## How Imatib A 100 Mg Capsule (Imatinib mesylate) Works:

Imatinib as an anti cancer agent helps to slow or stop the spread of cancer cells by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply.

## Before You Use Imatib A 100 Mg Capsule (Imatinib mesylate):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Imatinib

You do not take alcohol

Your doctor knows about your Pre-existing disease, Surgeries, Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Imatib A 100 Mg Capsule (Imatinib mesylate):

Avoid taking alcohol

Avoid Smoking

Avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Imatib A 100 Mg Capsule (Imatinib mesylate):

You should not use Imatib 100 mg if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity to it

Have Liver/Kidney Impairment

Have recently received radiotherapy or any other cytotoxic agent

Are Breastfeeding/Pregnant

You should always consult your doctor for suitable and effective treatment

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to it

Have Blood Problems and Diabetes

Have Liver/ Kidney Problems

Are suffering from breathing difficulty with fever or cough

Develop symptoms like Swelling due to water retention and rapid weight gain

Have had a Surgery or have been operated recently

Take Alcohol

Are Pregnant/ Conceiving/ Breastfeeding

Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

## Dosage :

Imatib 100 mg contains Imatinib, which is used in the treatment of Blood Cancer and Gastrointestinal Stomal Tumor. Imatib 100 mg is a prescription only drug and may be available in various strengths and other substitutes. Consult your doctor for the duration of dosage as age and severity of the disease differ from patient to patient.

It is not recommended for Pediatric Population and children below18 yrs of age.

## How Much Of The Imatib A 100 Mg Capsule (Imatinib mesylate) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Imatib 100 mg. Do not exceed the dose on your own as it may result in adverse effects. Also do not reduce the dose yourself as it will lead to non-satisfactory results.

## How To Take The Imatib A 100 Mg Capsule (Imatinib mesylate):

Imatib 100 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time and is to be taken with food and a glass full of water. Swallow the capsule as a whole with water without chewing or crushing it.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Imatib A 100 Mg Capsule (Imatinib mesylate)

You are always advised to take Imatib 100 mg as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it for shorter or longer time than recommended.

## Overdose :

Contact your physician or reach nearby medical facility immediately if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Imatib 100 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Imatib A 100 Mg Capsule (Imatinib mesylate)

Diarrhea

Nausea /Vomiting

Mouth sores

Loss of appetite

Altered sense of taste

Heartburn and indigestion

Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling

Burning or tingling sensation of skin

Difficulty in falling or staying asleep

Skin rash, hives, or itching

Hair loss or thinning of the hair

Swelling or the hands, feet, ankle, around eyes, and lower legs

breathing difficulty

Fast/irregular heart beat

Presence of blood in cough

Yellowing of skin and eyes

Unusual bleeding or bruising

Abdominal pain or bloating

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Imatib 100 mg effects may interact with other medicines or other products you are using. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Always discuss it with your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements. Grapefruit juice is not recommended as it interacts with the drug. It interacts with the following medicines:

Carbamazepine

Cisapride

Clarithromycin/Erythromycin

Ketoconazole

Warfarin

Colchicine

Phenobarbital

BCG Vaccine

Dexamethasone

Etanercept

It may interact with the few diseased conditions:

Bone marrow Suppression