Imatib 400mg Tablet

What is Imatib 400 mg?

Imatib 400 mg Tablet is used to treat and prevent the growth of certain types of cancers of the blood cells, stomach, intestine, bone marrow, and skin.

Imatib works by interfering with the action of certain proteins to help prevent cancer cells from spreading and to prevent them from multiplying. The active ingredient imatinib is an anticancer type of medication classified as a kinase inhibitor.

It can be used to treat certain types of cancer such as gastrointestinal stromal tumors, leukemia, and dermamtofibrosarcoma protuberance when the tumor cannot be removed surgically has come back after surgery or has spread to other parts of the body.

How to Uses Imatib 400 mg?

Imatib is used for treating certain types of leukemia, certain bone marrow diseases, a certain type of skin cancer, and certain intestinal tumors (eg, gastrointestinal stromal tumors [GIST]). It may also be used to prevent cancer from growing in patients after surgical removal of GIST.

Imatib should be taken as directed by a doctor, usually once or twice per day. The tablets should be taken with a full glass of water along with a meal. Patients who cannot swallow the tablets whole can dissolve the tablet in a glass of apple juice or water to be taken as a liquid. Contact a doctor for the correct dosage as it will depend on the patient’s weight, condition, and response to the therapy.

How does Imatib 400 mg work?

Imatinib (Imatib) is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Tyrosine kinases are important proteins in the body that regulate how cells grow and divide. Imatinib cancer medication blocks the activity of this enzyme, which delivers a signal that causes cells to multiply. By blocking this enzyme, Imatib can help stop the spread of cancer cells.

Imatib 400mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

How to take Imatib 400 mg?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Imatib 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Imatib 400 mg Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Imatib Tablet is a contraindication. In addition, Imatib 400mg Tablet should not be used if you have the following conditions:

• Breastfeeding
• Hypersensitivity
• Levothyroxine
• Liver, kidney, or heart problems
• Weight gain

Imatib 400 mg Dosage

• Missed Dose:

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped. Contact your physician for further instructions if you miss more than one scheduled dose of this medicine.

• Overdose:

Contact your physician immediately if an overdose with this medicine is suspected. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin allergies, tiredness, fever, etc.

Imatib 400 mg Side effects

Imatib 400mg may bring about undesirable reactions, for example,

• Constipation
• Fatigue
• Joint torment
• Headaches
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Upset stomach
• Contact a specialist quickly ought to symptoms persevere or experience more extreme reactions, for example,
• Signs of disease
• Jaundice
• Insomnia
• Shortness of breath
• Edema
• Unexplained weight pick up
• Easy wounding or dying
• Irregular pulse

Warnings:

Immediately proceed to your nearest emergency department if you suffer an allergic reaction. Symptoms usually associated with such a reaction include difficulty breathing or swallowing, chest tightness, swelling, skin rashes, and hives.

Imatib is not always suitable for all patients. Always consult your health care provider prior to using this medication if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to conceive, using any other medication (prescription or non-prescription), using any herbal products or supplements, or if you have any allergies or other health problems.

The correct dosage and prescription commonly depend on the patient and the condition being treated. Do not adjust your dosage without the approval of your health care provider. This product is only for use as prescribed and instructed.

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