NILOTINIB

Overview

NILOTINIB is a Schedule H drug.
Nilotinib is a cancer medicine that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Nilotinib is used to treat a type of blood cancer called Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).

Usage

NILOTINIB is generally used to treat: Agnogenic Myeloid Metaplasia

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

NILOTINIB is generally taken Before Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of bone marrow depression, decrease in complete blood count, heart, kidney, or liver problem, abnormal blood electrolyte level, lactose intolerance, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising. Avoid contact with people who have infections. Avoid live vaccination during the treatment period. It may lead to dehydration; drink plenty of water or fluid to avoid this problem. Monitor ECG, liver function, pancreas function, blood cholesterol, blood electrolyte levels, and complete blood cell counts regularly while taking this medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

NILOTINIB over-dosage can result in: Vomit

Common Side-Effects

NILOTINIB : Diarrhoea, Heart Attack, Nausea, Vomit, Head Headache, Fatigue (tiredness), Easy Bruising, Pale Skin, Fever, Chills, Throat Soreness, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Pain With Urination, Body Muscle Cramps Or Spasms (painful)

Serious Side-Effects

NILOTINIB : BRAIN BLEED, Stroke, Abdomen Pain, Arms Joint Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Increased Thirst

Rare Side-Effects

NILOTINIB : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

NILOTINIB can interfere with: Pancreatitis, Long QT Syndrome, Edema, Diarrhoea, Hypokalemia, Magnesium Deficiency, Congestive Heart Disease, Pleural Effusion, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

NILOTINIB is categorized as: BCR-ABL TYROSINE KINASE INHIBITORS / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with NILOTINIB as Ingredient

TASIGNA 200MG CAP

NILOTINIB 200 MG