| Active Ingredient | Imatinib Mesylate |
| Brand | Imafix |
| Country of origin | India |
| Form | Oral Tablet |
Imafix tablets contain Imatinib Mesylate as the active compound. It is an oral medicine used to treat cancer. The formulation of this tablet offers a consistent and reliable effect making it suitable for oncology treatment.
Clinical Uses
Imafix tablets are used to treat blood cancer and gastrointestinal stromal tumor, a rare soft tissue sarcoma that develops in the wall of the digestive tract. It is also used for treating certain types of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans, a tumor that forms under the top layer of the skin.
Dosage Option
The dosage options for Imafix tablets include 100mg and 400mg.
The best dosage option should be decided by your doctor depending on the severity of your condition.
How It Works
The Imafix tablets work as a targeted tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). The TKI blocks abnormal protein which is responsible for uncontrolled growth of cancer cells in the body.
Side Effects
A few side effects of taking Imafix tablets include-
- nausea
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- weight loss
- dry mouth
- indigestion
- joint swelling
- change in the way things taste
- hair loss
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
Some of the serious side effects that should be reported to a doctor include-
- chest pain
- decrease in urination
- excessive weakness or tiredness
- flu-like symptoms
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Precautions & Warnings
- Imafix tablets may cause dizziness and blurry vision so do not drive or perform activities that require concentration until you know its effects.
- Do not change of alter the dose without consulting a doctor.
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
- Breastfeeding mothers should use this medicine if prescribed by a doctor.
- It is important to monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medicine.
- Before taking this medicine inform your doctor if you have diabetes, heart issues, thyroid, kidney or liver disease.
- Before any surgery inform your doctor that you are currently taking Imafix tablets.
Drug Interactions
Taking Imafix tablets with other medicines and supplements can cause a drug interaction. Some of the medicines that should not be taken with Imafix include-
- adalimumab
- codeine
- deflazacort
- doxorubicin
- gepirone
- ginseng
- lurasidone
- mitotane
- naloxegol
- oxycodone
- rilzabrutinib
- ritlecitinib
This is not a complete list of all the drug interactions of Imafix tablets. Before taking any medicine with Imafix consult a doctor.
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