Lupinib Cancer Tablet

Lupinib Cancer Tablet

Specifications

Product Details

Strength

100 mg, 400 mg

Packaging size

10'S

Brand

Lupinib

Composition

Imatinib Mesylate 100 mg, Imatinib Mesylate 400 mg

Manufacturer

Lupin

Treatment

Cancer

Prescription/Non prescription

Prescription

Form

Tablet

Therapeutic Uses

Used to treat:
Chronic myeloid leukemia
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases
Hyper Eosinophilic Syndrome (HES) or Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia (CEL)

Packaging Type

3 strips in box

Product Description

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Q. What is Lupinib?
    It is an anti-cancer medication which works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells in the body. Q. What is Lupinib used for?
    It is used in the treatment of different types of cancers which includes acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumours and myeloproliferative diseases.

    Q. Which drugs does Lupinib interact with?
    Interactions with other drugs:-
    Warfarin
    Amlodipine
    Simvastatin
    Alprazolam
    Clarithromycin
    Quinidine
    Cyclosporine
    Pimozide
    Fentanyl
    Ritonavir
    Ketoconazole
    Acetaminophen


    Interactions with diseases:-
    Cardiovascular disease
    Fluid retension and edema
    Bone marrow suppression
    Kidney and liver disease


    Interactions with food items:-
    Grape or grapefruit juice

    Q. What are the side effects of Lupinib ?
    Heartburn and indigestion
    Loss of appetite
    Mouth sores
    Nausea and vomiting
    Diarrhea
    Skin rashes and itching
    Swelling near eyes
    Irregular hearbeat
    Presence of blood in cough
    Yellowing of skin and eyes
    Bloody stool

    Q. What is the dosage of Lupinib?
    This medication should be taken as directed by the physician. No dose should be missed by the patient.

    Q. How to store Lupinib?
    This medication should be taken as directed by the physician. No dose should be missed by the patient.

    Q. What general precautions are to be taken while taking Lupinib?
    Inform the doctor if you suffer from the following conditions:-
    Any allergic reaction to Imatinib mesylate or any other ingredient present in the formulation
    Hypotension
    Gastrointestinal disorder
    Cardiovascular disease
    Hypothyroidism

    Q. What precautions are to be taken by pregnant & lactating women while taking Lupinib?
    This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant and lactating women.

    Q. What precautions are to be taken for children for taking Lupinib?
    This medication should be used with caution in children. For paediatric patients suffering from chronic myeloid leukemia, the dose administered should not exceed recommended dose.

    Q. Is any other precaution to be taken while taking Lupinib?
    This medication should be taken on empty stomach in order to avoid increased risks of adverse effects.
    It is important for the patient to complete the course of the treatment.
    The patient should undertake regular blood and liver function tests.
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  • Composition : Imatinib Mesylate 100 mg
    Strength : 100 mg

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