Imatinate 100mg Capsule

Imatinate 100mg Capsule contains the active ingredient Imatinib. It is an antineoplastic drug belonging to the class of tyrosine kinase inhibitors. This capsule is used in treating adults and children with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML, a form of leukaemia in which certain abnormal white blood cells start growing out of control) and Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (Ph-positive ALL). It is also used to treat myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases (abnormal growth of blood cells), Hypereosinophilic syndrome and chronic eosinophilic leukaemia (blood disease), gastrointestinal stromal tumours (stomach and bowel cancer) and dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (cancer in the tissue beneath the skin). Do not take Imatinate 100mg Capsule if you are allergic to Imatinib or any other ingredients of this medicine. Before initiating treatment, inform your physician if you have kidney, heart, or liver problems, if you have thyroid problems, or if your thyroid gland has been removed. Notify your doctor if you have ever had or have a hepatitis B infection because this medicine could cause hepatitis B to become active again. Report any bruising, bleeding, fever, fatigue, and confusion symptoms when taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

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)

Imatinate 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.

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.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common: Swelling in the face, legs, ankle and feet Bruising Nausea Vomiting Weight gain Disturbed sense of taste Feeling dizzy or weak Eye problem (discharging, itching, redness or swelling) Nose bleeds Itching Unusual hair loss Muscle cramps and pain Diarrhea Numbness (hands or feet) Mouth ulcers. Joint pain with swelling. Dryness (eye, mouth and skin) Decreased or increased skin sensitivity. Hot flushes, chills or night sweats. Tiredness or dizziness Abdominal pain Headache Serious: Heart problem Lung or respiratory problem Blood disorder Chronic renal failure Retarding of growth in children GI disorders Hypothyroidism Liver failure Swelling in the body

It is recommended to drink a sufficient amount of water or electrolyte to compensate for the water loss during diarrhoea or vomiting. It is recommended to take enough rest for a fast recovery. It is advised to avoid eating junk and oily foods which worsen the adverse effect of the drug. Your doctor will advise you to do a blood test and weight check during the medication. Applying a small amount of honey in the mouth ulcer, it will help you to relieve the pain caused by the ulcer.