Introduction to Imalieva 400mg Tablet

Imalieva 400mg Tablet contains the active ingredient called Imatinib. It is an antineoplastic drug that belongs to the class of tyrosine kinase inhibitors. This tablet is used in treating adults and children with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML is a form of leukemia in which certain abnormal white blood cells start growing out of control) and Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph-positive ALL). It is also used to treat myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases (abnormal growth of blood cells), Hypereosinophilic syndrome and chronic eosinophilic leukemia (blood disease), gastrointestinal stromal tumors (stomach and bowel cancer) and dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (cancer in the tissue beneath the skin). 

Do not take Imalieva 400mg Tablet if you are allergic to Imatinib or any other ingredients of this medicine. Before initiating the treatment, inform your physician if you have kidney, heart, or liver problems, if you have thyroid problems, or if your thyroid gland has been removed. Notify your doctor if you ever had or have a hepatitis B infection because this medicine could cause the hepatitis B to become active again. Report any bruising, bleeding, fever, fatigue, and confusion symptoms when taking this medicine. Consult your doctor if you are planning to get pregnant or think you may be pregnant or while you are breastfeeding.

Uses of Imalieva 400mg Tablet

• Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
• Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ph-positive ALL)
• Myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases (MDS/MPD)
• Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES)
• Chronic eosinophilic leukemia (CEL)
• Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP)
• Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST)

Therapeutic Effects of Imalieva 400mg Tablet

Imalieva 400mg Tablet is a protein-tyrosine kinase inhibitor that blocks a specific abnormal protein created by a chromosomal abnormality that signals cancer cells to multiply. It inhibits the multiplication and induces cell death in abnormal cancer cells. 

Interaction of Imalieva 400mg Tablet with other drugs

Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with the effects of Imalieva 400mg Tablet and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects. Inform your physician, especially if you are using medicines that prevent the formation of blood clots.

More Information about Imalieva 400mg Tablet

• Store Imalieva 400mg Tablet at the room temperature (25°C)
• keep the injection away from the reach of children and pets.
• Do not freeze.
• Keep the injection away from children and pets' reach.

How to consume Imalieva 400mg Tablet

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the treatment based on your disease condition, severity and other factors. Take the tablets as prescribed by your doctor. Do not break, crush, or chew the tablets. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Take this medicine with a meal to avoid stomach problems. If you are unable to swallow the tablets, you can dissolve them as per your doctor's advice.