Imatinib 400 mg Tab (Imatinib Mesylate)
- Brand: Cipla
- Product Code: Imatinib Mesylate
- Availability: In Stock
Imatinib 400 mg Tab (Imatinib Mesylate)
Imatinib is the key ingredient of this drug which is a small molecule kinase inhibitor and used for the treatment of multiple types of cancer. This drug is been approved as a treatment for Philadelphia chromosome both in adult and children. Types of cancer cured by imatinib are Leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumors and myelodysplastic. This slow down the growth process of cancer cells and reduces the size of it which helps in further decrements of cancer cells.
There are some side effects of imatinib like other drugs are low blood count, Nausea and vomiting, edema, muscle cramp and bone pain, diarrhea, skin rash, etc. Dosage of this drugs should be taken under administration of a qualified physician and overdose should be avoided if any regular dose is missed.
Substitutes Available
- Glivac 400mg Tab (by Novartis India Ltd.)
- Imalek 400mg Tab (by Sun Pharma Ltd.)
- Levin 400mg Tab (by Dr.Reddy's Laboratories Ltd.)
- Lupinib 400mg Tab (by Lupinib Ltd.)
- Imanib 400mg Tab (by Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.)
- Veenat 400mg Tab (by Natco Pharma Ltd.)
- Imatinib 400mg Tab (by Sun Pharma Ltd.)
Side Effects
- Low blood count
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Edema
- Muscle cramp
- Bone pain
- Diarrhea
- Skin rash
Safety
- Pregnancy - Consult your doctor
- Breastfeeding - Consult your doctor
- Allergy - Contraindicated if allergic to Imatinib Mesylate or any other ingredient
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