What is Imatib 400 mg?
Imatib 400 mg is an oral medicine that treats certain types of cancer, like acute lymphoblastic leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumours, chronic myeloid leukemia, and myelodysplastic diseases.
Doctors also prescribe 400mg of Imatinib to treat a skin tumour called dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans and a type of bone marrow condition known as aggressive systemic mastocytosis.
Imatib 400 mg contains Imatinib and belongs to the class of drugs known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI).
After a prescription from the doctor, Imatib 400 mg tablet can be purchased from licensed drugstores.
How does Imatib 400 mg work?
Imatib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that targets specific proteins contributing to the growth and spread of cancer cells. By hindering these proteins, Imatinib slows down or stops the development of cancer. This medicine also shrinks tumours and slows down tumour growth, making patients feel better.
How to take Imatib 400 mg?
Start taking 400mg of Imatib tablet as prescribed by the doctor. Swallow the tablet with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.
It would be best if you took Imatinib with food, usually once or twice a day, as recommended by your physician.
The dosage of Imatib is based on the patient’s medical condition, age, response to treatment, and other medicines you might be taking.
Avoid having grapefruit or grapefruit juice during your treatment with Imatinib, as you can experience side effects of this medication.
Do not increase the Imatib dosage or take the medicine more often or for longer than suggested. Your condition will not improve faster, and the risk of side effects will increase.
To achieve maximum benefits, try taking the Imatinib tablet at the same time every day. This will also help maintain a constant level of medication in your blood.
400mg of Imatib can take several weeks or months to make you feel the benefits. Only stop the treatment if a doctor recommends you.
What are the side effects of Imatib 400 mg?
Following your doctor’s directions for the dosage of Imatinib tablets can help you avoid serious side effects.
Some common side effects of Imatib 400mg tablet include:
- Fluid retention or swelling
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Muscle cramps
- Fatigue
- Common cold
- Stomach pain
- Rash or other skin reaction
- Diarrhea
Get emergency medical help if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
What are the Precautions and warnings related to Imatib 400 mg?
Do not take Imatib 400mg if you are allergic to it or Imatinib or have other allergies. This medicine can contain inactive ingredients that can cause allergic reactions.
Before using 400mg of Imatib tablet, inform the doctor about your medical conditions, especially of:
- Heart problems like heart failure
- Bleeding disorders
- Liver diseases
- Kidney problems
- Removal of thyroid gland
Imatib tablet can make you feel dizzy or blur your vision. Avoid driving or any activity that demands attention unless you can do it safely.
Doctors do not recommend 400mg of Imatib for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
To avoid pregnancy during the treatment with Imatinib, use effective contraception.
