Imatero 100mg Capsule is a protein-tyrosine kinase inhibitor that blocks a specific abnormal protein created by a chromosomal abnormality that signals cancer cells to multiply.
It inhibits the multiplication and induces cell death in abnormal cancer cells.
Interaction with other drugs:
Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products.
Certain medications may interact with the effects of Imatero 100mg Capsule and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
Storage:
Store Imatero 100mg Capsule in room temperature (25°C).
Keep the capsules away from the reach of children and pets.
How to consume:
Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on your disease condition, severity, and other factors.
Take the capsules as prescribed by your doctor. Do not break, crush, or chew the capsules. Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water.
Take this medicine with a meal to avoid stomach problems.
If you are unable to swallow the capsules, you can dissolve them as per your doctor's advice.
Safety Advices:
Pregnancy: Imatero 100mg Capsule is unsafe to administer in pregnant women because it may affect the fetus.
Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Imatero 100mg Capsule because the medicine passes into the breast milk in small amounts and may harm your baby.
Lungs: It is unknown whether Imatero 100mg Capsule can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
Liver: Imatero 100mg Capsule is unsafe when administered in patients with severe liver diseases. Dose adjustments are necessary in severe liver failure.
Alcohol: It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol when taking Imatero 100mg Capsule. Consult your doctor for more advice.
Driving: It is unsafe to drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Imatero 100mg Capsule because you may feel dizzy, drowsy, or get blurred vision.
Side Effects:
Common: swelling in the face, legs, ankles, 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.
FAQs:
How to use Imatero 100mg Capsule?
Imatero 100mg Capsule is administered orally, in the form of a capsule, and the dose depends on several factors, including the condition being treated, the weight of the patient, the particular regimen being used, and the overall health of the patient. It should be taken with food and a large glass of water to minimize gastrointestinal irritation.
Ever since I started using Imatero 100mg Capsule, 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. When you are outdoors, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen with an SPF. Consult your doctor before taking necessary precautions.
Can Imatero 100mg Capsule cause kidney damage?
Yes, when taken for a longer period the medicine may cause damage to your kidneys. Your doctors may recommend you take routine blood tests to assess your kidney function.
When is the best time to take Imatero 100mg Capsule?
Take the capsule as prescribed by your doctor. Take Imatero 100mg Capsule at the same time every day. It is usually taken with a meal and a large glass of water to avoid stomach problems.
Does Imatero 100mg Capsule affect memory?
Memory impairments have been only reported in limited studies. Consult your doctor immediately if you have any trouble in concentrating.
Fact Box:
Molecule name: Imatinib.
Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics.
Pharmacological class: Tyrosine kinase inhibitor.
Indications: Treat certain types of leukemia and other cancers and disorders of the blood cells.
