Imatikast – 100

Composition:

Imatikast – 100 – Imatinib 100 mg

Therapeutic Class:

Anti-cancer medicine

What is Imatikast 100?

It is an Imatinib tablet manufactured by Aprazer Healthcare.

It is a targeted therapy cancer medicine.

Imatikast is an oncologist’s choice for blood cancers, WHO–GMP certified, with assured therapeutic efficacy and safety.

Aprazer Healthcare: Affordable Oncology Medicine

Aprazer Healthcare is the largest oncology orals manufacturer.

We are at the forefront of advancing oncology treatment.

We manufacture affordable, high-quality, and advanced medicines.

We are the largest exporter of oncology medicines from India.

It supplies anticancer drugs globally to the leading hospitals and government institutes in more than 50+ countries.

What are Imatikast 100 (imatinib tablet) uses?

It is widely used for blood cancer.

• • Chronic myeloid leukemia
• • Myeloproliferative disease
• • Lymphoblastic leukemia
• • Gastrointestinal tumors
• • Philadelphia Chromosome–Positive leukemia

Imatikast 100 (imatinib tablet) working –

Inhibit protein kinases that cause cell division and multiplication.

It blocks the rapidly dividing cancer cells.

What are the side effects of Imatikast 100 (imatinib tablet)?

Blocking the cell enzymes can hinder healthy cell functioning.

The effects caused are mild. These can be managed.

• • Fluid retention
• • Skin rash
• • Headache
• • Indigestion- nausea, diarrhea
• • Abdominal pain
• • Loss of appetite
• • Muscle pain, joint pain
• • Anemia

What can be Imatikast 100 (imatinib tablet) serious side effects?

It rarely causes severe effects.

They are usually caused by an increased dose.

• • Hepatic-toxicity – jaundice, hepatitis
• • Cardiac issues- irregular heartbeat
• • Shortness of breath
• • Bone marrow suppression
• • Perforation in the gastrointestinal wall
• • Severe rash or peeling of the skin

When to use Imatikast 100 (imatinib tablet) cautiously?

It should be avoided with grapefruit.

To be used with dose regulation in –

• • Kidney disorders
• • Liver disorders
• • Cardiac insufficiencies
• • Thyroid disease

When must Imatikast 100 (imatinib tablet) not be used?

Do not use in –

• • Allergy to Imatinib
• • Breastfeeding ladies
• • Pregnant women
• • Congestive heart failure

What to monitor with Imatikast 100 (imatinib tablet)?

Long-term use can cause severe side effects.

It must be monitored for –

• • Liver functions
• • Blood count
• • Weight and swelling in the body
• • Pleural/pericardial effusion or pulmonary edema
• • Cardiac functions – ECG/ECHO
• • Thyroid functions –TSH/T4 Levels

Can Imatikast 100 (imatinib tablet) cause drug interactions?

Monitor closely when co-administered with-

• • Antifungals
• • Macrolides
• • Warfarin
• • Statins
• • Rifampin-like drugs.