Mytinib 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).
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST).
- Myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases (MDS/MPD).
- Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) and chronic eosinophilic leukemia (CEL).
- Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP).
Important information:
- Do not take if allergic to imatinib or any other ingredients.
- Inform your physician if you have kidney, heart, or liver problems, thyroid issues, or if your thyroid gland has been removed.
- Notify your doctor if you have 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:
- Take as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not break, crush, or chew the tablets.
- Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
- Take with a meal to avoid stomach problems.
- 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.
Safety advice:
- Pregnancy: unsafe to administer in pregnant women.
- Breastfeeding: not recommended in patients taking Mytinib 400mg tablet.
- Lungs: consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
- Liver: unsafe when administered in patients with severe liver diseases.
- Alcohol: it is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol when taking Mytinib 400mg tablet. Consult your doctor for more advice.
- Driving: it is unsafe to drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Mytinib 400mg tablet.
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.
FAQ:
How to use Mytinib 400mg tablet? Mytinib 400mg tablet is administered orally, in the form of a tablet or 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 Mytinib 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. When you are outdoors, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen with an SPF. Consult your doctor before taking necessary precautions.
Can Mytinib 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 take a routine blood tests to assess your kidney function.
When is the best time to take Mytinib 400mg tablet? Take the tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Take Mytinib 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 Mytinib 400mg tablet 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.