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About Imat 400mg Tablet
Salt : Imatinib (400mg)
Product Introduction
Imat 400 Tablet is used to treat several types of cancers. It is most commonly prescribed to treat blood cancers (chronic myeloid leukemia and acute lymphocytic leukemia) and gastrointestinal stromal tumors. It works by targeting specific proteins that contribute to the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Imat 400 Tablet is also used for treatment of a skin tumor called dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans and a type of bone marrow condition called aggressive systemic mastocytosis. The medicine should be taken with food. Take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Continue taking it as long as your doctor advises for it. The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
The most common side effects of this medicine include edema, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, musculoskeletal pain, diarrhea, rash, fatigue, and abdominal pain. Let your doctor know if you experience unexpected rapid weight gain. Your doctor may advise for regular monitoring of blood cells and liver function while you are taking this medicine. Do not drive or do anything requiring mental focus if you experience dizziness and blurry vision.
Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Uses of Imat Tablet
- Treatment of Cancer
Benefits of Imat Tablet
In Treatment of Cancer
Side effects of Imat Tablet
Common side effects of Imat
- Edema (swelling)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Muscle cramp
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Fatigue
- Abdominal pain
- Bleeding
- Breathing problems
- Cough
- Weight gain
- Dry eye
- Dizziness
- Hemorrhage
How to use Imat Tablet
How Imat Tablet works
Safety Advices for Imat 400mg Tablet
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Imat 400 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Lactating women should not breastfeed while using this drug and 15 days after stopping it.
Lungs
Imat 400 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Imat 400 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
Imat 400 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Imat 400 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Imat 400 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
Imat 400 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
What if you forget to take Imat Tablet?
Quick tips
- Always take it with food and a full glass of water to prevent nausea.
- It may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Water retention and swelling are very common side effects of Imat 400 Tablet. Notify your doctor if you have unexpected rapid weight gain.
- Do not change the dose or discontinue use without consulting your doctor.
- Notify your doctor about all the medications you are taking, including over the counter medicines and dietary supplements.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your liver function and the number of blood cells in your blood.
Side Effects of Imat 400mg Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Common
- Swelling in the face, legs, ankle, and feet
- Nausea, vomiting
- Muscle cramps and pain
- Diarrhea
- Skin rash, night sweats
- Tiredness, dizziness
- Abdominal pain
- Increased weight
- Decreased RBC and WBC cells
- Headache
- Cough, Inflammation in the nose
- Fever, lack of sleep
Serious
- Heart failure
- GI disorders
- Hypothyroidism
- Liver failure
- Swelling in the body
Word of Advice
You may become more sensitive to the sun while taking Imat 400mg tablets. It is important to cover sun-exposed areas of skin and use sunscreen with a high sun protection factor after consulting with your doctor. The medicine should be administered cautiously in patients with kidney problems. This tablet may cause your body to retain water, inform your physician if you put on weight very quickly after the therapy. Your doctor will regularly do lab tests to check whether the medicine works. Do not breastfeed during the treatment with this medicine and for 15 days after your last dose.
FAQs
Q 1. How to use Imat 400mg tablet?
Imat 400mg tablet is administered orally, in the form of a tablet or capsule, and the dose depends on several factors, including the condition being treated, the weight of the patient, the particular regimen being used, and the overall health of the patient. It should be taken with food and a large glass of water to minimize gastrointestinal irritation.
Q 2. Ever since I started using Imat 400mg tablet, I have noticed rashes and severe itching when I have sun exposure. Is it because of the medicine or the disease?
This medicine may make your skin much more sensitive to sunlight than it normally is. Exposure to sunlight may cause skin rash, itching, redness, or severe sunburn. When you are outdoors, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen with an SPF. Consult your doctor before taking necessary precautions.
Q 3. Can Imat 400mg tablet cause kidney damage?
Yes, when taken for a longer period the medicine may cause damage to your kidneys. Your doctors may recommend you take a routine blood tests to assess your kidney function.
Q 4. When is the best time to take Imat 400mg tablet?
Take the tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Take Imat 400mg tablet at the same time every day. It is usually taken with a meal and a large glass of water to avoid stomach problems.
Q 5. Does Imat 400mg tablet affect memory?
Memory impairments have been only reported in limited studies. Consult your doctor immediately if you have any trouble in concentrating.
Fact Box of Imat 400mg Tablet
| Molecule name: Imatinib | Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics |
| Pharmacological class:Â Tyrosine kinase inhibitor | Indications:Â Treat certain type of leukemia and other cancers and disorders of the blood cells. |
References
- Imatinib 400mg film-coated tablets – Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) – (emc). www.medicines.org.uk. [revised on 2020] [cited 2023 Mar 23]. Available from:Â https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/2297/smpc
- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION. [revised on 2016] [cited 2023 Mar 23]. Available from:Â https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2016/021588s047lbl.pdf
- KD Tripathi, Anticancer Drugs, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 8th Edition, 2019, 915-936.
