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Imatikast 400mg Tablet

Imatikast 400mg Tablet

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Salt Composition: Imatinib

Expiry Date: 01/2028

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About The Product

Blood Cancer

Imatikast 400mg Tablet is an oral targeted therapy-based anticancer medicine. This tablet contain Imatinib as an active ingredient and prescribed to treat various types of blood cancer including Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), Chronic eosinophilic leukemia (CEL), Myelodysplastic (MDS), Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES), Chronic eosinophilic leukemia (CEL), Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), and Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). This cancer-fighting medication belongs to a class of drugs known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Take this medication orally with food as prescribed by your doctor.

Side Effects

  • Side effects are unwanted symptoms that can occur from any medical treatment.
  • Like other medications, the Cytogem 1gm injection can also have adverse effects on the body, most of which resolve without the need for medical attention.
  • Some common side effects include: Diarrhea Nausea Unusual bleeding Abdominal pain Bloating Bloody stool Vomiting Mouth sores Loss of appetite Altered sense of taste Heartburn and indigestion Joint pain Stiffness Swelling Burning or tingling sensation of skin Difficulty in falling asleep Skin rash Hives Seek medical attention in case of any unusual or severe side effects immediately.

How To Use

  • The dosage and treatment duration of the Imatikast 400mg Tablet are decided by the doctor according to the stage & type of cancer and the overall patient's health.
  • This tablet should be taken with food and don't chew, break or crush the tablet.
  • It should be taken at the fix time every day to get effective results.
  • Don't miss a dose or overdose on the medicine.

Safety Advice

Alcohol

Avoid the consumption of alcohol while taking ​Imatikast 400mg Table, as alcohol can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine and worsen the symptoms

Pregnancy

Do not take the ​Imatikast 400mg Tablet without consulting the doctor in case of pregnancy, as it is an unsafe medicine during this period.

Breast Feeding

Imatikast 400mg Tablet is dangerous to use during breastfeeding as it may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

Imatikast 400mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness or lack of concentration, which could affect your ability to drive. So it's better to avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.

Kidney

Consumption of ​​Imatikast 400mg Tablet should be avoided without informing the doctor if you have any kidney-related issues.

Liver

Consumption of ​Imatikast 400mg Tablet should be avoided without informing the doctor if you have any liver-related issues.

Missed Doses

  • ​ If you miss a scheduled dose of Imatikast tablet, contact your GP immediately to know the ways of coping with the missed or skipped dose.
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FAQs

Imatikast contains Imatinib, and it is recommended for the treatment of Blood cancer type,s including Chronic myeloid leukemia and Acute lymphocytic leukemia.

and Gastrointestinal stromal tumors.

Reference

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(2014). Imatinib: a breakthrough of targeted therapy in cancer.

Chemotherapy research and practice, 2014(1), 357027. 2.

Hochhaus, A., Larson, R. A., Guilhot, F., Radich, J.

P., Branford, S., Hughes, T. P., ... & Druker, B.

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Long-term outcomes of imatinib treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia. New England Journal of Medicine, 376(10), 917-927.

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P. (2005).

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(2005). Clinical pharmacokinetics of imatinib.

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Lyseng-Williamson, K., & Jarvis, B. (2001).

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