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About Imatero 400Mg Tablet
Imatero 400Mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as 'anti-cancer medication', primarily used to treat various types of cancer. It is used to treat cancer of the blood (chronic myeloid leukaemia and acute lymphocytic leukaemia) and gastrointestinal stromal tumour. Cancer is a genetic change in which the cells divide uncontrollably and spread into surrounding tissues. There are more than 100 types of cancer, including blood cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, etc.
Imatero 400Mg Tablet contains Imatinib, which is primarily used to treat cancer. 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.
You are advised to take Imatero 400Mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, oedema, fatigue, muscle cramps, musculoskeletal pain, diarrhoea, rash, and abdominal pain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not take Imatero 400Mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. While taking Imatero 400Mg Tablet, you might become more sensitive to sunlight, so it is important to protect your skin with a high sun protection factor (SPF). Regular blood tests are required to monitor liver function and blood cells in the blood while taking Imatero 400Mg Tablet. Imatero 400Mg Tablet can cause swelling and water retention, so if you have unexpected rapid weight gain, please consult your doctor. If you ever had a hepatitis B infection, please tell your doctor before starting Imatero 400Mg Tablet as it can make hepatitis B active again.
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Imatero 400Mg Tablet 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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Do not take Imatero 400Mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Imatero 400Mg Tablet may cause blurry vision and dizziness, so do not drive or operate any machinery which requires concentration. While taking Imatero 400Mg Tablet, you might become more sensitive to sunlight, 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. Imatero 400Mg Tablet can cause leg swelling and water retention (oedema), so if you have unexpected rapid weight gain, please consult your doctor. If you ever had a hepatitis B infection, please tell your doctor before starting Imatero 400Mg Tablet as it can make hepatitis B active again. Imatero 400Mg Tablet may make you more susceptible to infections; consult your doctor if you develop any signs of infections, fever, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding or bruising.
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Alcohol
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Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Imatero 400Mg Tablet as it may increase drowsiness and lead to unpleasant side effects.
Pregnancy
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Imatero 400Mg Tablet is a pregnancy category D drug. It should not be used in pregnancy as it is known to cause fetal damage. Also, maintain a gap of 6 months between the last dose of Imatero 400Mg Tablet and your next pregnancy.
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Imatero 400Mg Tablet is known to pass through breast milk, and it may cause harm to the baby. So, it is advised not to breastfeed while taking Imatero 400Mg Tablet.
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Imatero 400Mg Tablet may cause weakness, dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
Liver
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Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
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Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
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The safety and efficacy of Imatero 400Mg Tablet are not known in children. It should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor.
Imatero 400Mg Tablet 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).
Imatero 400Mg Tablet 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 Imatero 400Mg Tablet.
Yes, you might become more sensitive to sunlight while taking Imatero 400Mg Tablet, 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 Imatero 400Mg Tablet, 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 Imatero 400Mg Tablet as your doctor might stop Imatero 400Mg Tablet before undergoing surgery.
Imatero 400Mg Tablet 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.
Imatero 400Mg Tablet contains Imatinib, an anti-cancer medication.
Imatero 400Mg Tablet can be taken along with food as it helps prevent nausea.
Imatero 400Mg Tablet may cause weakness, dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how the medicine affects you.
Imatero 400Mg Tablet 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.
Imatero 400Mg Tablet 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.
Imatero 400Mg Tablet might cause liver damage and taking paracetamol with Imatero 400Mg Tablet might increase that risk. Therefore, consult the doctor before taking paracetamol or any other medicine with Imatero 400Mg Tablet to prevent any interactions.
Taking Imatero 400Mg Tablet 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 Imatero 400Mg Tablet 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.
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