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Nat Imatinib

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Nat Imatinib

(imatinib-mesylate)

Imatinib belongs to a family of medications called protein tyrosine kinase inhibitors. It is used to treat adults and children who have been newly diagnosed with Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid Leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase.

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100MG, 400MG

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Nat Imatinib information

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Treatment with imatinib should be started under the direct supervision of a physician experienced in the treatment of the conditions for which Nat Imatinib (Imatinib-mesylate) is being used.

Doses for children are based on body size and will be calculated by your child's doctor.

For newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) or chronic phase CML, the usual adult dose of imatinib is 400 mg daily. The usual adult dose in accelerated phase or blast crisis CML is 600 mg daily. Depending on how you respond to the treatment and on the side effects you experience, you doctor may increase your dose to 800 mg daily.

For cancerous gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST), the usual adult dose ranges from 400 mg to 600 mg daily. Dose adjustments may be required depending on your response and on the side effects you experience. The usual dose for adults at intermediate to high risk of relapse of GIST is 400 mg taken once daily.

For Ph+ ALL, the usual adult dose is 600 mg daily.

For MDS/MPD in adult patients, the starting dose is 400 mg daily.

For some types of ASM, HES, or CEL, the starting dose is 100 mg daily. Depending on how you respond to the treatment and on the side effects you experience, you doctor may increase your dose to 400 mg daily.

For DFSP in adult patients, imatinib is taken as 800 mg daily. Doses of 800 mg should be taken as 400 mg twice a day, in the morning and evening.

Imatinib should be taken by mouth, with a meal and a large glass of water. Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while you are taking imatinib. Swallow the tablets whole.

If you are not able to swallow the tablet(s) whole, the tablet(s) may be dissolved in a glass of water or apple juice. Stir with a spoon to completely disintegrate. This liquid must be swallowed immediately. Rinse the glass with the same fluid and drink this as well.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is important that Nat Imatinib (Imatinib-mesylate) be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice. If you vomit after taking a dose, do not take a replacement dose. Take your next dose at the usual time.

Store Nat Imatinib (Imatinib-mesylate) at room temperature, in its original package, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

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