Chemotinib 400mg Tablet 10’S

INTRODUCTION

CHEMOTINIB 400MG contains Imatinib mesylate which belongs to a group of medicines called corticosteroids which reduces infl­ammation. It is indicated to treat chronic myeloid leukaemia and Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in adults and children.

Leukaemia is a cancer of white blood cells, the cells usually help the body to fight infection. CHEMOTINIB 400MG also used to treat myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases, hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) and/or chronic eosinophilic leukaemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumours and dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in adults. Tyrosine kinases are proteins which act as chemical messengers that are used by the cancer cells to signal to each other for their growth. This medicine works by blocking this enzyme and stops the cancer cells from growing.

Take this medicine according to the dose and frequency as advised by your doctor. Swallow whole with a large glass of water. It can be taken with food. The common side effects are fluid retention, weight gain. Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have kidney, liver or heart problems. It is not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

USES OF CHEMOTINIB 400MG

• Chronic myeloid leukaemia
• Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
• Myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases
• Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) and/or chronic eosinophilic leukaemia
• Gastrointestinal stromal tumours
• Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans

HOW CHEMOTINIB 400MG WORKS

CHEMOTINIB 400MG is a protein-tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Tyrosine kinases are proteins which act as chemical messengers that are used by the cancer cells to signal to each other for their growth. Imatinib mesylate by blocking this enzyme stops the cancer cells from growing.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take this medicine according to the dose and frequency as advised by your doctor. Swallow whole with a large glass of water. It can be taken with food.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CHEMOTINIB 400MG

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

Inform your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription or the following,

• Levothyroxine
• Paracetamol
• Herbal medicines (St. John’s Wort)
• Medicines used to prevent the formation of blood clots

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

Store below 20-25°C and keep out of reach of children.

FAQs ABOUT CHEMOTINIB 400MG

Can use CHEMOTINIB 400MG during pregnancy?

This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy, or if you are planning to get pregnant.

Does CHEMOTINIB 400MG safe while driving?

Do not drive or operate any machines since it may cause dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision

What causes chronic myeloid leukaemia?

It is caused by a genetic change in the stem cells produced by the bone marrow which causes the stem cells to produce too many underdeveloped white blood cells.

REFERENCES

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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

• Bcr-Abl Gene Translocation
• Bcr-Abl Gene Translocation
• Complete Blood Count
• Peripheral Smear Examination