DESCRIPTION

Imatinib interferes with the growth of some cancer cells. Imatib Imatinib is used to treat a type of blood cancer called Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). It is also used to treat certain tumors of the stomach and digestive system. Imatinib may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

There are many generic manufacturers in India who manufacture Imatinib Capsules 100 & 400 mg including Cipla etc.

Mehan Biosciences is Supplier,Exporter ,Wholesaler  for Imatinib Capsules 100 & 400 mg in India.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Patient should take Imatinib capsule with a meal. This will help protect Patient from stomach problems , Swallow the capsules whole with a large glass of water. Do not open or crush the capsules unless you have difficulty in swallowing (e.g. in children). ? If Patient is unable to swallow the capsules, Patient can open them and pour the powder into a glass of still water or apple juice. ? If Patient is a woman who is pregnant or might get pregnant and are trying to open the capsules, Patient should handle the contents with caution in order to avoid skin-eye contact or inhalation. Patient should wash her hands immediately after opening the capsules.

SIDE EFFECTS

Very common or common side effects: ?

Rapid weight gain - Imatinib  may cause your body to retain water (severe fluid retention).

? Signs of infection such as fever, severe chills, sore throat or mouth ulcers- Imatinib  can reduce the number of white blood cells.

? Unexpected bleeding or bruising.

Uncommon or rare side effects: ?

Chest pain, irregular heart rhythm (signs of heart problems).

? Cough, having difficulty breathing or painful breathing (signs of lung problems).

? Feeling light-headed, dizzy or fainting (signs of low blood pressure).

? Feeling sick (nausea), with loss of appetite, dark-coloured urine, yellow skin or eyes (signs of liver problems).

? Rash, red skin with blisters on the lips, eyes, skin or mouth, peeling skin, fever, raised red or purple skin patches, itching, burning sensation, pustular eruption (signs of skin problems).

? Severe abdominal pain, blood in your vomit, stools or urine, black stools (signs of gastrointestinal disorders).

? Severely decreased urine output, feeling thirsty (signs of kidney problems).

? Feeling sick (nausea) with diarrhoea and vomiting, abdominal pain or fever (signs of bowel problems).

? Severe headache, weakness or paralysis of limbs or face, difficulty speaking, sudden loss of consciousness (signs of nervous system problems, such as bleeding or swelling in skull/brain).

? Pale skin, feeling tired and breathlessness and having dark urine (signs of low levels of red blood cells).

? Eye pain or deterioration in vision.

? Pain in  hips or difficulty walking.

? Numb or cold toes and fingers (signs of Raynaud's syndrome).

? Sudden swelling and redness of the skin (signs of a skin infection called cellulitis).

? Difficulty hearing.

? Muscle weakness and spasms with an abnormal heart rhythm (signs of changes in the amount of potassium in your blood).

? Bruising.

? Stomach pain with feeling sick (nausea).

? Muscle spasms with a fever, red-brown urine, pain or weakness in your muscles (signs of muscle problems).

? Pelvic pain sometimes with nausea and vomiting, with unexpected vaginal bleeding, feeling dizzy or fainting due to low blood pressure (signs of problems with  ovaries or womb).

? Headache or feeling tired.

? Feeling sick (nausea), being sick (vomiting), diarrhoea or indigestion.

? Rash.

? Muscle cramps or joint, muscle or bone pain.

? Swelling such as round your ankles or puffy eyes.

? Weight gain.

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Mehan Biosciences is a WHO GDSP approved & licensed Pharmaceutical stockist/wholesaler/distributor/exporter/importer of Imatinib Capsules 100 & 400 mg based in India - To buy Imatinib Capsules 100 & 400 mg or know its cost price contact us here.

We supply & sell Imatinib Capsules 100 & 400 mg for Reference Listed Drugs, Government Tenders, Shortage Lists, Emergency Imports, Name Patient Drugs, Comparator Drug Studies, Un-licensed Importation, clinical trial samples & Bio-Similars.

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