Tell Your Doctor If You:

·         Have Allergy to it

·         Have Blood Problems and Diabetes

·         Have Liver/ Kidney Problems

·         Are suffering from breathing difficulty with fever or cough

·         Develop symptoms like Swelling due to water retention and rapid weight gain

·         Have had a Surgery or have been operated recently

·         Take Alcohol

·         Are Pregnant/ Conceiving/ Breastfeeding

·         Are having other Diseases, Drugs or Therapies

Dosage:

Imatib 100 mg contains Imatinib, which is used in the treatment of Blood Cancer and Gastrointestinal Stomal Tumor. Imatib 100 mg is a prescription only drug and may be available in various strengths and other substitutes. Consult your doctor for the duration of dosage as age and severity of the disease differ from patient to patient.

It is not recommended for Pediatric Population and children below18 yrs of age.

How Much Of The Imatib A 100 Mg Capsule (Imatinib mesylate) to Be Used:

Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Imatib 100 mg. Do not exceed the dose on your own as it may result in adverse effects. Also do not reduce the dose yourself as it will lead to non-satisfactory results.

How To Take The Imatib A 100 Mg Capsule (Imatinib mesylate):

Imatib 100 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time and is to be taken with food and a glass full of water. Swallow the capsule as a whole with water without chewing or crushing it.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Imatib A 100 Mg Capsule (Imatinib mesylate)

You are always advised to take Imatib 100 mg as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it for shorter or longer time than recommended.

Overdose:

Contact your physician or reach nearby medical facility immediately if you are suspecting the overdose symptoms.

Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Imatib 100 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Imatib A 100 Mg Capsule (Imatinib mesylate)

·         Diarrhea

·         Nausea /Vomiting

·         Mouth sores

·         Loss of appetite

·         Altered sense of taste

·         Heartburn and indigestion

·         Joint pain, stiffness, and swelling

·         Burning or tingling sensation of skin

·         Difficulty in falling or staying asleep

·         Skin rash, hives, or itching

·         Hair loss or thinning of the hair

·         Swelling or the hands, feet, ankle, around eyes, and lower legs

·         breathing difficulty

·         Fast/irregular heart beat

·         Presence of blood in cough

·         Yellowing of skin and eyes

·         Unusual bleeding or bruising

·         Abdominal pain or bloating

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Imatib 100 mg effects may interact with other medicines or other products you are using. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Always discuss it with your doctor if you are on Vitamins, other Drugs or Herbal Supplements. Grapefruit juice is not recommended as it interacts with the drug. It interacts with the following medicines:

·         Carbamazepine

·         Cisapride

·         Clarithromycin/Erythromycin

·         Ketoconazole

·         Warfarin

·         Colchicine

·         Phenobarbital

·         BCG Vaccine