Product Description

Mitinab 400mg Tablet consists of the active ingredient Imatinib. It is used to treat blood cancer (Chronic Myeloid leukaemia, acute lymphocytic leukaemia) and gastrointestinal stromal tumour even if it is considered not curative.Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) is a type of blood cancer characterized by uncontrolled production of stem cells in the bone marrow and an increased number of mature granulocytes in the blood. This treatment aims to prolong survival, prevent the disease from worsening, and ultimately reduce the signs and symptoms.

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.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Mitinab 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Uses

Treatment of Blood cancer
Treatment of Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)

Side Effects

Serious:

• Hemolytic Anaemia
• Low levels of WBC and platelets in the blood
• Heart failure and swelling
• Tiredness
• Fever
• Bleeding
• Liver abnormalities
• Kidney disorders
• Growth retardation in children

Common:

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
• Rashes
• Sensitivity to light
• Stomach pain
• Muscle cramps

Storage

Store below 30℃