Veenat 400 MG

Description

Veenat 400 contains imatinib mesylate, which belongs to a group of drugs called corticosteroids that reduce inflammation. It is indicated for the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia with the Philadelphia chromosome in adults and children.

Leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells whose cells normally help the body fight infection. VEENAT is also used to treat myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative disease, hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) and/or chronic eosinophilic leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumors and protruding dermatofibrosarcoma in adults. Tyrosine kinases are proteins that act as chemical messengers that cancer cells use to signal each other to grow. This drug works by blocking this enzyme and stopping the growth of cancer cells.

Take this medication at the dose and frequency recommended by your doctor. Swallow whole with a large glass of water. It can be taken with food. Common side effects are fluid retention, weight gain. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney, liver, or heart problems. Not recommended during pregnancy and lactation.

USE OF VEENAT 400

• Chronic myeloid leukemia
• Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
• Myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative disease
• Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) and/or chronic eosinophilic leukemia
• Gastrointestinal stromal tumors
• Dermatofibrosarcoma bulge

HOW VEENAT WORKS?

VEENAT is a protein tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Tyrosine kinases are proteins that act as chemical messengers that cancer cells use to signal each other to grow. Imatinib mesylate stops cancer cell growth by blocking this enzyme.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Take this medication at the dose and frequency recommended by your doctor. Swallow whole with a large glass of water. It can be taken with food.

SIDE EFFECTS OF VEENATES 400

GENERAL

• Rapid weight gain (severe fluid retention)
• Fever, severe chills
• Sore throat
• Mouth ulcer
• Unexpected bleeding or bruising

WARNING AND ATTENTION

PREGNANCY

VEENAT is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless clearly necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Breast-feed

The use of VEENAT in women who are breastfeeding is not recommended unless clearly necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

DRIVING AND USING THE MACHINE

Do not drive or use machinery while taking this medicine as it may make you dizzy, lightheaded, or fuzzy.

KIDNEY

VEENAT should be used with caution in patients with active kidney disease. Ask your doctor for advice.

HEART

VEENAT should be used with caution in patients with impaired liver function or active liver disease. Ask your doctor for advice.

ALLERGY

Do not use if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to imatinib.

HEART DISEASE

VEENAT should be used with caution in patients with active heart disease. Ask your doctor for advice.

OTHER

Tell your doctor if you do

Hepatitis B infection

INTERACTION

Tell your doctor if you are or have recently taken any other medicines, including those obtained without a prescription or any of the following:

Levothyroxine

Paracetamol

Herbal medicines (St. John’s wort)

Medication to prevent blood clots

SUMMARY

Drug: imatinib

Pharmacological category: Antineoplastic agents, BCR-ABL . tyrosine kinase inhibitors

Application area: leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumor

Dosage form: tablet

MORE INFO

Store below 20-25°C and out of reach of children.

FAQ FOR VEENAT