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ImatiSYM 100 Tablet
Salt Composition: IMATINIB
- Manufacturer: SYMBION LIFE SCIENCE
- Pack Size: 10 TABLET(s) IN A STRIP
- Dosage Form: TABLET
- Strength: 100MG
- Prescription Required
- Storage: Store ImatiSYM 100 Tablet at room temperature (25°C) Keep the tablet away from the reach of children and pets. If you forget 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 for a forgotten dose. Avoid direct contact of crushed tablets with the skin or mucous membranes. If such contact occurs, wash thoroughly.
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Product Introduction
ImatiSYM 100 Tablet contains the active substance imatinib, an antineoplastic drug belonging to the tyrosine kinase inhibitor class. It is used in treating adults and children with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML), a form of leukaemia in which certain abnormal white blood cells grow out of control. It is also indicated for Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (Ph-positive ALL). ImatiSYM 100 Tablet is used to treat certain types of gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST), a type of tumour that grows in the walls of the digestive passages and may spread to other parts of the body. The tablet is also used to treat myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases (MDS/MPD), a group of blood diseases in which some blood cells grow out of control. It is indicated for hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) and/or chronic eosinophilic leukaemia (CEL), blood diseases in which some blood cells (eosinophils) grow out of control. This medicine is also intended to treat dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), a cancer of the tissue beneath the skin in which some cells grow abnormally. It works by inhibiting the growth of these abnormal blood cells. Do not take ImatiSYM 100 Tablet 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, thyroid problems, or if your thyroid gland has been removed. Notify your doctor if you have ever had or currently have hepatitis B infection, as this medicine could cause hepatitis B to become active again. Report any symptoms of bruising, bleeding, fever, fatigue, and confusion when taking this medicine. This medicine may cause fertility problems.
Uses
The ImatiSYM 100 Tablet is used in the treatment of the following: 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)
How it works
ImatiSYM 100 Tablet 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.
Side Effects
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common side effects of ImatiSYM 100 Tablet are: 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 side effects of ImatiSYM 100 Tablet are: Heart failure GI disorders Hypothyroidism Liver failure Swelling in the body
References
- 1. Imatinib 400mg film-coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). www.medicines.org.uk. [revised on 2020] [cited 2023 Mar 23]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/2297/smpc 2. HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION. [revised on 2016] [cited 2023 Mar 23]. Available from: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/021588s047lbl.pdf 3. KD Tripathi, Anticancer Drugs, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 8th Edition, 2019, 915-936.
Safety Advice
Pregnancy: Unsafe ImatiSYM 100 Tablet is unsafe to administer in pregnant women because it may affect the fetus. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspect pregnant, or planning to become pregnant. Using an effective birth control method during the treatment and for 15 days after your last dose is necessary.
Lungs: Consult Your Doctor It is unknown whether ImatiSYM 100 Tablets can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
Breastfeeding: Unsafe Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking the ImatiSYM 100 Tablet because the medicine passes into breast milk in small amounts and may harm your baby.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.