Description
Composition Nilotinib (150mg)
Primary Use Blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia)
Medicine Overview of Tasigna Capsule
Uses of Tasigna Capsule
Tasigna 150mg Capsule is used in the treatment of blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia). It is used in patients whose disease could not be treated with other medications for leukaemia or who cannot take these medications because of side effects.
Tasigna Capsule side effects
Common
Headache, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Rash, Itching, Hair loss, Muscle pain, Fatigue.
How to use Tasigna Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tasigna 150mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.
How Tasigna Capsule works
Tasigna 150mg Capsule is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.
Tasigna Capsule related warnings
Special precautions for Tasigna Capsule
Alcohol
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Pregnancy
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Lactation
CAUTION
Tasigna 150mg Capsule is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Driving
Tasigna 150mg Capsule may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
Tasigna 150mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tasigna 150mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Tasigna 150mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tasigna 150mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Tasigna Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Tasigna 150mg Capsule, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
