All Details About Glivec 400mg Tablet
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Glivec 400mg Tablet
Description:
Glivec 400mg Tablet belongs to the class of medicines known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors. It is used in the treatment of blood cancer (chronic myeloid leukaemia and Acute lymphocytic leukemia) and gastrointestinal stromal tumor.Glivec 400mg Tablet should be taken with food, but better to have it same time every day to get the most benefit. You should continue to take 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:
- Blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia)
- Blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukemia)
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumour
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Glivec
- Edema (swelling)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Muscle cramp
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Chubbyigue
- Abdominal pain
- Bleeding
- Breathing problems
- Cough
- Weight gain
- Dry eye
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themWarning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Glivec 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glivec 400mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Glivec 400mg 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.
Lactating women should not breastfeed while using this drug and 15 days after stopping it.
Driving
UNSAFE
Glivec 400mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Glivec 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Glivec 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Glivec 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Glivec 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. Can Glivec 400mg Tablet be taken with food?
Affirmative, the best way to take it is with a glass of water and food. This prevents irritation in the food pipe and stomach. If you cannot swallow it, put the tablets in a glass of water or apple juice (approximately 50 ml for a 100 mg tablet and 200 ml for a 400 mg tablet). Stir it with a spoon to make it uniform and drink it immediately.
Q. Is it safe to drive while taking Glivec 400mg Tablet?
Glivec 400mg Tablet may cause dizziness, lightheadedness or drowsiness in some people. Make sure you know how you react to it before you drive a car or operate machinery.
Q. What precautions need to be followed while taking Glivec 400mg Tablet?
While taking Glivec 400mg Tablet, make sure you follow all the instructions given by your doctor, carefully and keep all appointments. You will need regular follow-up to ensure that the treatment is working. Regular blood tests, weight checks, and urine tests may be required to find out any side effects before it becomes serious. Make sure you use a method of contraception to prevent pregnancy during treatment with Glivec 400mg Tablet. Tell your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while you are taking this medicine. If you are about to start taking any new medicine, remind your doctor that you are taking Glivec 400mg Tablet.
Q. Ever since I started using Glivec 400mg Tablet, I have noticed that I develop 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 a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. If you feel a burning sensation on your skin, tell your doctor.
Q. The doctor has advised me not to take any medicine on my own while taking Glivec 400mg Tablet. Should I consult my doctor even if I need to take paracetamol for my fever?
Affirmative, there are a number of medicines which interfere with Glivec 400mg Tablet, including paracetamol. Therefore you should not self medicate while taking Glivec 400mg Tablet. Other medicines which interfere with Glivec 400mg Tablet include cyclosporin, dexamethasone (a steroid), warfarin, antiviral medicines which treat AIDS and some medicines which treat bacterial infections, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart problems, and mental disorders and depression. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine, and inform him that you are on Glivec 400mg Tablet therapy.
Q. Can I expect that if I take Glivec 400mg Tablet regularly and as advised by the doctor for CML, I will be cured?
Glivec 400mg Tablet has proved effective in many cases of CML. It is also noticed that the chances of survival increase after taking this medicine. The doctor who is treating CML can tell you better. The doctor will analyze your current state, blood test results, response to treatment, any other medical illness which you may be having, etc. and tell you.
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