What is Imatib 100 mg?
Imatib 100mg is an effective anticancer medicine that treats blood cancers and gastrointestinal stromal tumours.
100mg Imatib tablet contains Imatinib and belongs to the class of drugs called Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors.
Imatinib is also prescribed to adults to manage myelodysplastic diseases, hypereosinophilic syndrome, chronic eosinophilic leukemia, and dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.
Imatib targets particular proteins that are responsible for contributing to the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Imatinib tablets help shrink tumours and slow down their growth. This further makes you feel better.
After a valid prescription from the doctor, Imatib 100mg can be purchased from licensed pharmacies.
How does Imatib 100 mg work?
Imatinib is a protein-tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Tyrosine kinases are proteins that act as chemical messengers. They are used by cancer cells to signal each other for their growth. As a result, Imatib obstructs the enzyme, which stops cancer cells from growing in the body.
How to take Imatib 100 mg?
Take Imatinib the same way as the doctor advised. Your doctor will determine the correct dose and duration for Imatib based on your body weight, age, and disease condition.
Swallow the Imatinib tablet with a glass of plain water. Do not crush, chew, or break the medicine, as it tastes bitter.
To avoid stomach irritation, take 100mg of Imatib tablet with food. To get maximum benefit, take this medicine at the same time every day.
Make sure you continue taking Imatib as long as your doctor recommends without skipping any doses.
The duration of treatment differs according to the patient’s needs and the body’s response to treatment.
Taking Imatinib in the wrong way or increasing the dose can cause severe side effects. Do not increase the dosage of this medicine without a doctor's prescription.
It can take several weeks or months to feel the benefits of 100 mg of Imatib tablet. Do not stop the treatment unless a doctor recommends it.
What are the Side effects of Imatib 100 mg?
Most side effects of the Imatib tablet do not require medical attention; they disappear once the body adjusts to the medicine.
Some common side effects of Imatib 100mg include:
- Muscle cramp
- Edema
- Breathing problems
- Dizziness
- Weight gain
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Bleeding
- Abdominal pain
- Hemorrhage
- Fatigue
- Rash
Seek medical help if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
What are the Precautions and warnings related to Imatib 100 mg?
Before you start treatment with Imatib 100mg, let the doctor know about your medical history, especially of:
- Hepatitis B infection
- Kidney diseases
- Liver disorders
- Heart problems
- Thrombotic microangiopathy
Imatinib tablet is not prescribed for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women unless advised by the doctor.
100mg of Imatib should be used with caution and according to a doctor’s prescription in children, adolescents, and elderly patients.
Inform the doctor about all other medicines you take, as they can affect or be affected by the Imatib tablet.
During the treatment with Imatinib, the use of effective contraception by both males and females is essential to avoid pregnancy.
