It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with ibakin 400. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
ibakin 400 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
ibakin 400 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 one month after stopping it.
UNSAFE
ibakin 400 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
ibakin 400 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of ibakin 400 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
ibakin 400 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of ibakin 400 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of ibakin 400mg Tablet
Introduction
ibakin 400 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.
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Uses of ibakin 400
Blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia)
Blood cancer (Acute lymphocytic leukemia)
Gastrointestinal stromal tumour
Side effects of ibakin 400
Common
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Muscle cramp
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
Nausea
Rash
Vomiting
How to use ibakin 400
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. ibakin 400 is to be taken with food.
How ibakin 400 works
ibakin 400 is an anti-cancer medication. A protein enzyme, bcr-abl tyrosine kinase, responsible for the growth of abnormal proliferation of cancer cells. This medicine inhibits the proliferation and induces apoptosis (planned cell death) in bcr-abl p...
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What if you forget to take ibakin 400?
If you miss a dose of ibakin 400, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Always take it with food and a full glass of water to prevent nausea.
It may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Water retention and swelling are very common side effects of ibakin 400. Notify your doctor if you have unexpected rapid weight gain.
Do not change the dose or discontinue use without consulting your doctor.
Notify your doctor about all the medications you are taking, including over the counter medicines and dietary supplements.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your liver function and the number of blood cells in your blood.
Should be taken with food and large glass of water.
Adult Dose
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Indicated for adults with relapsed or refractory Philadelphia chromosome positive (Ph+) acute lymphoblastic leukemia (AL...
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Child Dose
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Indicated for newly diagnosed adult and pediatric patients with Philadelphia chromosome positive (Ph+) chronic myeloid leuke...
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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. Lactation.
Mode of Action
Imatinib, is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that inhibits the BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase created by the Philadelphia chromosome abnormality in chronic myelo...
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Precaution
Cardiac disease or increased risk for CHF. Monitor for signs of severe fluid retention. Monitor CBC regularly. Renal and hepatic impairment. Monitor L...
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