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Composition:

IMATINIB-400MG

Uses:

Treatment of Cancer

Medicinal Benefits:

Mitinab-400 Tablet 10's belongs to a class of drugs known as 'anti-cancer medication' containing Imatinib, primarily used to treat various cancer types. It is used to treat cancer of the blood (chronic myeloid leukaemia and acute lymphocytic leukaemia) and gastrointestinal stromal tumour. It works by inhibiting an enzyme responsible for cancer cell proliferation and induces cell death (apoptosis). As a result, the growth and spread of cancer cells are stopped or slowed down.

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Mitinab-400 Tablet 10's is used to treat chronic myeloid leukaemia (cancer that begins in the bone marrow), acute lymphocytic leukaemia (cancer of the blood and bone marrow) and gastrointestinal stromal tumour (tumour that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract).

Mitinab-400 Tablet 10's contains Imatinib, an anti-cancer medication that works by inhibiting an enzyme responsible for the proliferation of cancer cells and hence induces cell death (apoptosis). As a result, the growth and spread of cancer cells are stopped or slowed down.

Regular monitoring of blood and urine tests and weight checks are required. An effective way of contraception should be used by both men and women while taking Mitinab-400 Tablet 10's.

Yes, you might become more sensitive to sunlight while taking Mitinab-400 Tablet 10's, so it is important to protect your skin with a high sun protection factor (SPF) while going out, as it can lead to a skin rash if you are not using a strong SPF.

In elderly patients taking Mitinab-400 Tablet 10's, the risk of side effects is more. For the elderly, dose adjustment might be required, or your doctor might prescribe any other medication safe for the elderly.

If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, please inform your doctor if you are taking Mitinab-400 Tablet 10's as your doctor might stop Mitinab-400 Tablet 10's before undergoing surgery.

Mitinab-400 Tablet 10's can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections. Avoid contact with people with infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, measles, or flu). Consult your doctor if you have been exposed to an infection or for more details.

Mitinab-400 Tablet 10's contains Imatinib, an anti-cancer medication.

Mitinab-400 Tablet 10's can be taken along with food as it helps prevent nausea.

Mitinab-400 Tablet 10's may cause weakness, dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how the medicine affects you.

Mitinab-400 Tablet 10's may cause foetal harm, therefore let the doctor know if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or think you may be pregnant. Regular monitoring of weight and blood count is advised. Inform the doctor if you have liver, heart, kidney or thyroid problems.

Mitinab-400 Tablet 10's can cause sensitivity to sunlight leading to itching and rashes when exposed to the sun. Wear protective clothing, hat and use sunscreen whilst going out.

Mitinab-400 Tablet 10's might cause liver damage and taking paracetamol with Mitinab-400 Tablet 10's might increase that risk. Therefore, consult the doctor before taking paracetamol or any other medicine with Mitinab-400 Tablet 10's to prevent any interactions.

Taking Mitinab-400 Tablet 10's regularly as advised by the doctor helps improve the outcome of patients with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns.

Side effects of Mitinab-400 Tablet 10's are nausea, vomiting, oedema, fatigue, muscle cramps, musculoskeletal pain, diarrhoea, rash, and abdominal pain. Talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.