Imatikast – 100
Imatinib Tablets IP 100 mg
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.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
FAQs
How to take Imatikast 100 (Imatinib) tablet to avoid GIT side effects?
- Take the tablet with food
- Take a glass of water.
Why avoid over-the-counter drugs with Imatikast 100 (Imatinib)?
It can interact with painkillers.
Consult a doctor.
Can Imatikast 100 (Imatinib) be used in children?
It can affect their growth.
Regularly observe –
- Height
- Weight
Do not undergo dental procedures while on Imatikast 100 (Imatinib) therapy. Is it unsafe?
Avoid tooth extractions.
It can delay prolongs the healing.
Which function to be monitored regularly while on Imatikast 100 (Imatinib) therapy?
It must be regularly monitored for total blood count.
Which is the affordable brand for anticancer medicines?
Aprazer Healthcare is a generic anticancer drug manufacturer.
It manufactures the widest range of oncology drugs.
