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imatinib<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Imatinib Actavis Group is a medicine that contains an active substance called imatinib. The drug acts by inhibiting the growth of abnormal cells in the diseases listed below. These include certain types of cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Imatinib Actavis Group is a treatment for adults and children for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Imatinib <\/strong>Actavis Group <\/strong> is also an adult treatment for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the rest of this leaflet, abbreviations will be used when talking about these diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ask your doctor if you have any questions about how this medicine works or why this medicine has been prescribed for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Imatinib contained in Imatinib Actavis Group may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Imatinib Imatinib Actavis Group will only be prescribed to you by a doctor with medical experience in treating different types of blood cancers or solid tumors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow all of your doctor’s instructions carefully, although these may differ from the general information in this leaflet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not take Imatinib Actavis Group:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If this applies to you, do not take Imatinib Actavis Group without telling your doctor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you think you may be allergic but are not sure, ask your doctor for further advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Talk to your doctor before taking Imatinib Actavis Group:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may become more sensitive to the sun while taking Imatinib Actavis Group. It is important to cover exposed areas of the skin and use sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF). These precautions also apply to children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When taking Imatinib Actavis <\/strong>Group for <\/strong>treatment, tell <\/strong>your doctor immediately<\/strong> if you gain weight quickly. Imatinib Actavis Group may cause your body to bind fluid (severe fluid retention ).<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you take Imatinib Actavis Group, your doctor will regularly check that the medicine is working. You will also be given blood samples and weighed regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Imatinib Actavis Group is also a treatment for children and adolescents with CML. There is no experience from children with CML under 2 years. There is limited experience from children with Ph-positive ALL and very limited experience from children and adolescents with MDS \/ MPD, DFSP, and HES \/ CEL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some children and adolescents taking Imatinib Actavis Group may grow more slowly than usual. Your doctor will regularly check your growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription (eg paracetamol ) and herbal medicines (eg St. John’s wort ). Some medicines may affect the effect of Imatinib Actavis Group when taken together. They may increase or decrease the effect of Imatinib Actavis Group and either leads to more side effects or make Imatinib Actavis Group less effective. Imatinib Actavis Group may do the same for certain other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor if you are taking medicines that prevent the formation of blood clots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may feel dizzy or tired or have blurred vision when using this medicine. If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines until you feel well again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention. One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or side effects. Descriptions of these effects and side effects can be found in other sections. Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Imatinib Actavis Group contains lactose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your doctor has prescribed Imatinib Actavis Group for you to suffer from a serious illness. Imatinib Actavis Group can help you fight this condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. You must do this as long as your doctor or pharmacist tells you to. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not stop taking Imatinib Actavis Group unless your doctor tells you to. If you can not take the medicine according to your doctor’s prescription or if you feel that you do not need it anymore, contact your doctor immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How much Imatinib Actavis <\/strong> Group to take?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Use for adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your doctor will tell you exactly how many Imatinib Actavis Group tablets to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n – If you are being treated for KML in a blast crisis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The usual starting dose of AR600 mg is to be taken as 6 tablets once a day,<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your doctor may prescribe a higher or lower dose depending on how you respond to the treatment. If your daily dose is 800 mg (8 tablets), you should take 4 tablets in the morning and 4 tablets in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n – If you are being treated for Ph-positive ALL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The starting dose is 600 mg taken as 6 tablets a<\/strong> once daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are being treated for MDS \/ MPD:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The starting dose is 400 mg taken 4 tablets once daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are being treated for HES \/ CEL:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The starting dose is 100 mg taken as a tablet once daily. Your doctor may decide to increase the dose of one 400 mg to be taken as 4 tablets once daily, depending on how you respond to treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are being treated for DFSP:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dose one is 800 mg per day (8 tablets) taken as 4 tablets in the morning and 4 tablets in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your doctor will tell you how many tablets of Imatinib Actavis Group to give to your child. The amount of Imatinib Actavis Group given depends on your child’s condition, body weight, and height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The total dose one for children and adolescents should not exceed 800 mg for CML and 600 mg for Ph- positive ALL. The treatment can either be given to your child as a single dose or the daily dose can be given on two different occasions (half in the morning and a half in the evening).<\/p>\n\n\n\n When and how to take Imatinib Actavis <\/strong> Group?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n – Take Imatinib Actavis <\/strong> Group with a meal. <\/strong>It helps to protect against stomach problems when you take Imatinib Actavis Group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Swallow the tablets whole with a large glass of water.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you can not swallow the tablets, you can slurry them in a glass of carbonated or non-carbonated water or apple juice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How long to take Imatinib Actavis <\/strong> Group?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Continue to take Imatinib Actavis Group every day for as long as your doctor tells you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g. a child inadvertently ingested the<\/strong> medicine immediately<\/strong> contact a<\/strong> doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice. Take the medicine pack with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you forget to take a dose , take it as soon as you remember. However, skip the missed dose if it is soon time to take the next dose. Then continue with your normal schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose .<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. They are usually of mild to moderate severity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some side effects can be serious. Tell your doctor immediately if you get any of the <\/strong>following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Very common<\/strong> (may affect more than 1 user in 10) or common<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 user in 10) Side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Uncommon<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) or rare<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) Side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Has been reported<\/strong> (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor immediately<\/strong> if you get any of the above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other side effects may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A very common side effect is<\/strong> (can occur in more than 1 in 10) :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor<\/strong> if any of these affect you seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common side effects are<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 10) :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor<\/strong> if any of these affect you seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Has been reported<\/strong> (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tell your doctor<\/strong> if any of these affect you seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information. You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency. By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not use this medicine if any packaging is damaged or shows signs of being opened or otherwise handled improperly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. 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In adult patients, Imatinib Actavis Group is intended for use in the most advanced stages of the disease ( blast crisis ). In children and adolescents, Imatinib Actavis Group can be used in different phases of the disease ( chronic , accelerated phase and blast crisis ).<\/li>What you need to know before taking Imatinib Actavis Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If any of these apply to you, tell your doctor before taking Imatinib Act <\/strong>avis Group.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nChildren and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Other medicines and Imatinib Actavis Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to take Imatinib Actavis Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Use for children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you take more Imatinib Actavis Group than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you forget to take Imatinib Actavis Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
5. How to store Imatinib Actavis Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n