Mitinab 400mg Tablet
Active substance: Imatinib.
Class: Antineoplastic drug, tyrosine kinase inhibitor.
Uses:
- Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
- Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph-positive ALL).
- Myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases (MDS/MPD).
- Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES).
- Chronic eosinophilic leukemia (CEL).
- Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP).
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).
Important information:
- Do not take if you are allergic to imatinib or any other ingredients of this medicine.
- Inform your physician if you have kidney, heart or liver problems, thyroid problems, or if your thyroid gland has been removed.
- Notify your doctor if you ever had or have a hepatitis B infection.
- Report any symptoms of bruising, bleeding, fever, fatigue and confusion when taking this medicine.
- This medicine may cause fertility problems.
Dosage and administration:
- Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on your disease condition, severity and other factors.
- Take the tablets as prescribed by your doctor. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablets. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
- Take this medicine with a meal to avoid stomach problems.
- If you are unable to swallow the tablets, you can dissolve them as per your doctor's advice.
Safety advices:
- Pregnancy: Mitinab 400mg tablet is unsafe to administer in pregnant women because it may affect the fetus.
- Breast feeding: Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Mitinab 400mg tablet.
- Lungs: Mitinab 400mg tablet is unsafe when administered in patients with severe liver diseases.
- Liver: Dose adjustments are necessary in severe liver failure.
- Alcohol: It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol when taking Mitinab 400mg tablet. Consult your doctor for more advice.
- Driving: It is unsafe to drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Mitinab 400mg tablet.
Side effects:
- Common: swelling in the face, legs, ankle and feet; nausea, vomiting; muscle cramps and pain; diarrhea; skin rash, night sweats; tiredness, dizziness; abdominal pain; increased weight; decreased RBC and WBC cells; headache; cough, inflammation in the nose; fever, lack of sleep.
- Serious: heart failure; GI disorders; hypothyroidism; liver failure; swelling in the body.
FAQ:
How to use Mitinab 400mg tablet? Mitinab 400mg tablet is administered orally, in the form of a tablet or capsule, and the dose depends on several factors. It should be taken with food and a large glass of water to minimize gastrointestinal irritation.
Ever since I started using Mitinab 400mg tablet, I have noticed rashes and severe itching when I have sun exposure. Is it because of the medicine or the disease? This medicine may make your skin much more sensitive to sunlight than it normally is. Exposure to sunlight may cause skin rash, itching, redness or severe sunburn. Consult your doctor before taking necessary precautions.
Can Mitinab 400mg tablet cause kidney damage? Yes, when taken for a longer period the medicine may cause damage to your kidneys. Your doctors may recommend you to take routine blood test to assess your kidney function.
When is the best time to take Mitinab 400mg tablet? Take the tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Take Mitinab 400mg tablet at the same time every day. It is usually taken with a meal and a large glass of water to avoid stomach problems.
Does Mitinab 400mg tablet affect memory? Memory impairments have been only reported in limited studies. Consult your doctor immediately if you have any trouble in concentrating.
Storage:
- Store Mitinab 400mg tablet in room temperature (25°C).
- Keep the medicine away from the reach of children and pets.
Missed dose:
- If you forgot to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose.
- Do not take a double dose to make up a forgotten dose.
Avoid contact:
- Avoid direct contact of crushed tablets with the skin or mucous membrane. If such contact occurs, wash thoroughly.