Imatinib
Imatinib Mesylate
Classification:
Anticancer
Imatinib Mesylate?
It is a targeted anticancer treatment used against various blood cancers and bone marrow cancers.
Uses of Imatinib
Chronic myeloid leukemia Myeloproliferative disease Lymphoblastic leukemia Gastrointestinal tumors Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive leukemia
How does Imatinib work?
It blocks cell multiplication and division. Blocks rapidly dividing cells.
Common side-effects
Fluid retention Skin rash Headache Indigestion- nausea, diarrhea Abdominal pain Loss of appetite Muscle pain, joint pain Anemia
Serious side effects
Hepatic-toxicity - jaundice, hepatitis Heart issues- irregular heartbeat, arrhythmias Shortness of breath Bone marrow suppression Perforation in the gastrointestinal wall Severe rash or peeling of the skin
Precautions:
To be used cautiously in patients with - Kidney disorders Liver disorders Cardiac insufficiencies Thyroid disease
Contraindications
Allergy or hypersensitivity to Imatinib or its components. Breastfeeding mothers Pregnant women Congestive heart failure
Important safety and monitoring information
Regularly monitor- Liver functions Blood count Weight and swelling in the body Pleural/pericardial effusion or pulmonary edema Cardiac functions - ECG/ECHO Thyroid functions -TSH/T4 Levels
Important Drug Interactions
Monitor closely or consider dose reduction when co-administered with- Antifungals, macrolides, warfarin, statins, and rifampin-like drugs.
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Formulations based on "Imatinib" (6)
Veenat 400 Tablet
Imatinib
Product Name Veenat Composition Imatinib Dose/Strength 400 mg Packaging Size 30 Tablets Manufactured By NATCO Prescription Required Storage Store below 30°C
Imatikast (Imatinib 100 mg)
Imatinib
Product Name Imatikast 100 Composition Imatinib Dose/Strength 100 mg Form Tablets Packaging Size 120 Tablets Packaging Type Bottle Prescription/Non prescription Prescription Treatment Imatikast 100mg tablets are used in the treatment of Blood cancer
Veenat 100
Imatinib
Product Name Veenat 100 Composition Imatinib Dose/Strength 100 mg Form Capsules Packaging Size 120 capsules Packaging Type Bottle Prescription/Non prescription Prescription Treatment Veenat 100 MG tablet are used in the treatment of Blood cancer
Imatib 100mg Tablet
Imatinib mesylate
Product Name Imatib 100mg Tablet Composition Imatinib mesylate 100mg Dose/Strength 100mg Form Tablet Manufactured By Cipla Packaging Size 10 tablets in 1 strip Prescription Required Storage Store below 30°C
Imatikast Tablet 400mg
Imatinib
Product Name Imatikast Composition Imatinib 400mg Form Tablet Manufactured By Aprazer Healthcare Packaging Size 30 Tablets Prescription Required Storage Store below 30°C
Imat 400 Tablet
Imatinib mesylate
Product Name Imat 400 Tablet Composition Imatinib mesylate Dose/Strength 400mg Form Tablet Manufactured By Zydus Healthcare Limited Packaging Size 10 tablets in 1 strip Prescription Required Storage Store below 30°C