Introduction to Tasigna Capsules:

Tasigna 200mg capsule is an antineoplastic drug with an active ingredient called Nilotinib. It belongs to the medication class known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors. This medicine is used to treat a type of leukemia called Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph-positive CML), a blood cancer with abnormal production of WBC. In adult and pediatric patients, it is used in a patient who is newly diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) and those facing side effects from previous treatment. Additionally, it is also used in patients with no longer respond to the previous treatment including Imatinib.

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Nilotinib or the other ingredients of this medicine. Notify your doctor if you have or had a history of heart conditions (heart attack, abnormal electric signal), chest pain, brain stroke, or claudication (condition of blood flow in the leg). Inform your doctor if you have liver or pancreas disorder, or suffering from a lack of potassium or magnesium. You need to tell your doctor about all the medications especially if you take medicine to lower your blood cholesterol. Tell your doctor about your underlying condition especially inform about if you have or ever had a hepatitis B infection; this medicine can activate HPV again which can be fatal in some cases. Avoid consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice. Inform your doctor if you are intolerant to some sugar, as this Tasigna 200mg contains lactose.

During the treatment, your doctor may conduct a regular blood test to monitor the liver and pancreas function, and the number of blood cells (WBC, RBC, platelets). Also to monitor the heart condition (prolongation of the QT interval), electrolytes in the body, and the level of sugar and fats to check how Tasigna 200mg is tolerated. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. Use effective birth control during the treatment with this medicine.

Uses of Tasigna Capsules:

Pancreatic cancer

Small cell lung cancer

Liver cancer

Kidney cancer

Thyroid cancer

How to use Tasigna Capsules:

Take Tasigna 200mg as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you based on your age, body weight, and disease condition. Do not stop taking Nilotinib unless your doctor advises you to stop.