{"id":14144,"date":"2021-09-25T07:12:42","date_gmt":"2021-09-25T07:12:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=14144"},"modified":"2021-10-21T07:51:01","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T07:51:01","slug":"imatinib-cipla","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/imatinib-cipla\/","title":{"rendered":"Imatinib Cipla &#8211; Imatinib uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>100 mg&nbsp;hard capsules<br>imatinib<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Imatinib Cipla is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imatinib Cipla is a medicine that contains an active substance called imatinib.&nbsp;The drug acts by&nbsp;inhibiting the&nbsp;growth of abnormal cells in the diseases listed below.&nbsp;These include certain types of cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imatinib Cipla is a medicine that contains an active substance called imatinib.&nbsp;The drug acts by&nbsp;inhibiting the&nbsp;growth of abnormal cells in the diseases listed below.&nbsp;These include certain types of cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Imatinib Cipla is a treatment for adults and children for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Chronic myeloid leukemia&nbsp;(CML).&nbsp;<\/strong>Leukemia&nbsp;is a cancer of the white&nbsp;blood cells&nbsp;.&nbsp;These&nbsp;white blood cells&nbsp;usually help the body fight&nbsp;infection&nbsp;.&nbsp;Chronic myeloid leukemia&nbsp;is a form of&nbsp;leukemia in&nbsp;which certain abnormal&nbsp;white blood cells&nbsp;(so-called myeloid cells) begin to grow out of control.<\/li><li><strong>Philadelphia chromosome-positive&nbsp;acute lymphoblastic leukemia&nbsp;(&nbsp;Ph-&nbsp;positive ALL).&nbsp;<\/strong>Leukemia&nbsp;is a cancer of the white&nbsp;blood cells&nbsp;.&nbsp;These&nbsp;white blood cells&nbsp;normally help the body fight&nbsp;infection&nbsp;.&nbsp;Acute lymphoblastic leukemia&nbsp;is a form of&nbsp;leukemia&nbsp;in which certain abnormal, immature&nbsp;white blood cells&nbsp;(so-called&nbsp;lymphoblasts&nbsp;) begin to grow out of control.&nbsp;Imatinib Cipla inhibits the growth of these cells.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Imatinib Cipla is also a treatment for adults for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Myelodysplastic \/ myeloproliferative disorders (MDS \/ MPD).&nbsp;<\/strong>These are a group of blood diseases in which certain blood cells begin to grow out of control.&nbsp;Imatinib Cipla inhibits the growth of these cells in a certain subset of these diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) and \/ or&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;eosinophilic&nbsp;leukemia&nbsp;(CEL).&nbsp;<\/strong>These are blood diseases in which certain blood cells (so-called&nbsp;eosinophils&nbsp;) begin to grow out of control.&nbsp;Imatinib Cipla inhibits the growth of these cells in a certain subset of these diseases.<\/li><li><strong>Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP).&nbsp;<\/strong>DFSP is a cancer of the&nbsp;tissue&nbsp;under the skin in which certain cells begin to grow out of control.&nbsp;Imatinib Cipla inhibits the growth of these cells.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the rest of this leaflet, abbreviations will be used when talking about these diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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<p>Imatinib contained in Imatinib Cipla may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have any further questions and always follow their instructions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Imatinib Cipla<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Imatinib Cipla<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imatinib Cipla will only be prescribed to you by a doctor with medical experience in treating different types of blood cancers or solid&nbsp;tumors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow all of your doctor&#8217;s instructions carefully, although these may differ from the general information in this leaflet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not take Imatinib Cipla:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to imatinib or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If this applies to you,&nbsp;<strong>do not take Imatinib Cipla but tell your doctor.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you think you may be allergic but are not sure, ask your doctor for further advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before taking Imatinib Cipla:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have or have had a liver, kidney or heart disease.<\/li><li>if you are taking the medicine levothyroxine because your&nbsp;thyroid&nbsp;has been removed.<\/li><li>if you have ever had or may now have a&nbsp;hepatitis&nbsp;B&nbsp;infection&nbsp;.&nbsp;The reason for this is that Imatinib Cipla can cause your&nbsp;hepatitis&nbsp;B to become active again, which in some cases can be fatal.&nbsp;Patients will be closely monitored by their physician for signs of this&nbsp;infection&nbsp;before starting treatment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of these apply to you,&nbsp;<strong>tell your doctor before taking Imatinib Cipla.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When taking Imatinib Cipla, tell your doctor immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;if you gain weight quickly.&nbsp;Imatinib Cipla can cause your body to bind fluid (severe&nbsp;fluid retention&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you take Imatinib Cipla, your doctor will regularly check that the medicine is working.&nbsp;You will also be given blood samples and weighed regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imatinib Cipla is also a treatment for children with CML.&nbsp;There is no experience in children with CML under 2 years of age and in children under 1 year of age with&nbsp;Ph-positive ALL.&nbsp;Experience is very limited for children with MDS \/ MPD, DFSP, and HES \/ CEL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some children and adolescents taking Imatinib Cipla may grow more slowly than usual.&nbsp;Your doctor will regularly check your growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Imatinib Cipla<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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&nbsp;paracetamol&nbsp;) and herbal medicines (eg&nbsp;St. John&#8217;s wort&nbsp;).&nbsp;Some medicines may affect the effect of Imatinib Cipla when taken together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They may increase or decrease the effect of Imatinib Cipla and either leads to more&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;or make Imatinib Cipla less effective.&nbsp;Imatinib Cipla can do the same for some other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you are taking medicines that prevent the formation of blood clots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pregnancy breastfeeding and&nbsp;fertility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine.<\/li><li>Imatinib Cipla is not recommended during pregnancy unless it is necessary as it may harm your baby.&nbsp;Your doctor will discuss the possible risks of taking Imatinib Cipla during pregnancy.<\/li><li>Women who may become pregnant are advised to use effective contraception during treatment.<\/li><li>Do not breast-feed during treatment with Imatinib Cipla.<\/li><li>Patients who are concerned about their&nbsp;fertility&nbsp;when taking Imatinib Cipla are advised to consult their doctor.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may feel dizzy or tired or have blurred vision when using this medicine.&nbsp;If this happens, do not drive or use any tools or machines until you feel well again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Imatinib Cipla contains&nbsp;lactose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Imatinib Cipla contains This medicine is subject to extended monitoring.&nbsp;This will make it possible to quickly identify new security information.&nbsp;You can help by reporting any side effects you may have.&nbsp;Information on how to report side effects can be found at the end of section 4.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Imatinib Cipla<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor has prescribed Imatinib Cipla because you are suffering from a serious illness.&nbsp;Imatinib Cipla can help you fight this condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;It is important that you do this as long as your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop taking Imatinib Cipla unless your doctor tells you to.&nbsp;If you can not take the medicine according to your doctor&#8217;s&nbsp;prescription&nbsp;or if you feel that you do not need it anymore, contact your doctor immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much Imatinib Cipla to take?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use for adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are being treated for CML:<br><\/strong>Depending on your condition, the usual starting dose is either 400 mg or 600 mg:<br>&#8211;&nbsp;<strong>400 mg<\/strong>&nbsp;taken as 4 capsules&nbsp;<strong>once a day<\/strong>.<br>&#8211;&nbsp;<strong>600 mg<\/strong>&nbsp;taken as 6 capsules&nbsp;<strong>once a day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8211; If you are being treated for&nbsp;Ph-positive ALL: The<br><\/strong>the starting dose is 600 mg taken as 6 capsules&nbsp;<strong>once daily.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8211; If you are being treated for MDS \/ MPD: The<br><\/strong>the starting dose is 400 mg taken as 4 capsules&nbsp;<strong>once a day.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8211; If you are being treated for HES \/ CEL: The<br><\/strong>starting dose is 100 mg taken as a capsule once a day.&nbsp;Your doctor may decide to increase the&nbsp;dose to&nbsp;one to 400 mg taken as 4 capsules&nbsp;<strong>once a day,<\/strong>&nbsp;depending on how you respond to the treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&#8211; If you are being treated for DFSP:<br><\/strong>Dose&nbsp;one is 800 mg per day (8 capsules), to be taken as 4 capsules in the morning and 4 capsules in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will tell you how many Imatinib Cipla capsules to give to your child.&nbsp;The amount of Imatinib Cipla given depends on your baby&#8217;s condition, body weight, and height.&nbsp;The total&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for children should not exceed 800 mg for CML and 600 mg for&nbsp;Ph-positive ALL.&nbsp;The treatment can either be given to your child as a single dose or alternatively the daily&nbsp;dose can&nbsp;be given on two different occasions (half in the morning and a half in the evening).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When and how to take Imatinib Cipla<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Take Imatinib Cipla with a meal.&nbsp;<\/strong>It helps to protect against stomach problems when you take Imatinib Cipla.<\/li><li><strong>Swallow the capsules whole with a large glass of water.&nbsp;<\/strong>Do not open or crush the capsules, unless you have difficulty swallowing (eg in children).<\/li><li>If you can not swallow the capsules, you can open them and pour the powder into a glass of non-carbonated water or apple juice.<\/li><li>If you are a woman of&nbsp;childbearing potential&nbsp;trying to open the capsules, be careful to handle the contents carefully and avoid skin or eye contact or inhalation.&nbsp;Hands should be washed immediately after handling opened capsules.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How long to take Imatinib Cipla?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue to take Imatinib Cipla every day for as long as your doctor tells you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you take more Imatinib Cipla then you should<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact your doctor&nbsp;<strong>immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;if you have accidentally taken too many capsules.&nbsp;You may need medical attention.&nbsp;Take the medicine pack with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Imatinib Cipla than you should &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact your doctor&nbsp;<strong>immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;if you have accidentally taken too many capsules.&nbsp;You may need medical attention.&nbsp;Take the medicine pack with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Imatinib Cipla<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you forget to take a&nbsp;dose&nbsp;, take it as soon as you remember.&nbsp;However, skip the missed&nbsp;dose&nbsp;if it is soon time to take the next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;.<\/li><li>Then continue with your normal schedule.<\/li><li>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose&nbsp;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.&nbsp;They are usually of mild to moderate severity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be serious.&nbsp;Tell your doctor immediately if you get any of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect more than 1 in 10 people)&nbsp;<strong>or common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rapid weight gain.&nbsp;Imatinib Cipla can make your body bind water (severe&nbsp;fluid retention&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Signs of&nbsp;infection&nbsp;, e.g.&nbsp;fever, frostbite, sore throat or sore mouth.&nbsp;Imatinib Cipla can reduce the number of&nbsp;white blood cells&nbsp;so that you can get&nbsp;infected&nbsp;more easily&nbsp;.<\/li><li>Sudden bleeding or sores (when you have not injured yourself).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)&nbsp;<strong>or rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chest pain, irregular heartbeat (signs of heart problems).<\/li><li>Cough, difficulty breathing or painful breathing (signs of lung problems).<\/li><li>Feeling dizzy, dizzy or fainting (signs of low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Nausea, with decreased appetite, dark urine, yellowing of the skin or eyes (signs of liver problems).<\/li><li>Skin rash,&nbsp;redness&nbsp;with blisters on lips, eyes, skin or mouth, flaking of the skin, fever, raised red or purple skin areas,&nbsp;itching&nbsp;, burning sensation, rash with small blisters (signs of skin problems).<\/li><li>Severe abdominal pain, blood in vomit, stool or urine, black stools (signs of gastrointestinal disease).<\/li><li>Severe decreased urine output, thirst (signs of kidney problems).<\/li><li>Nausea, with diarrhea and vomiting, abdominal pain or fever (signs of intestinal problems).<\/li><li>Severe headache, weakness or paralysis of the legs or face, difficulty speaking, sudden unconsciousness (signs of nervous system problems such as bleeding or swelling of the skull \/ brain).<\/li><li>Paleness, fatigue and shortness of breath with dark urine (signs of low level of&nbsp;red blood cells&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Eye pain or impaired vision, bleeding in the eyes.<\/li><li>Pain in the hips or difficulty walking.<\/li><li>Numb or cold toes and fingers (signs of Raynaud&#8217;s syndrome).<\/li><li>Sudden swelling and&nbsp;redness&nbsp;of the skin (signs of a skin infection called&nbsp;cellulite&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Hearing difficulties.<\/li><li>Muscle weakness and muscle cramps with abnormal heart rhythm (signs that indicate changes in the amount of&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;in your blood).<\/li><li>Bruises.<\/li><li>Stomach pain, with nausea.<\/li><li>Muscle cramps, with fever, red-brown urine, pain or weakness in your muscles (signs of muscle problems).<\/li><li>Pelvic pain sometimes with nausea and vomiting, with unexpected vaginal bleeding, dizziness or fainting due to low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;(signs of ovarian or uterine problems).<\/li><li>Nausea, shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, cloudy urine, fatigue and \/ or joint problems associated with abnormal laboratory values \u200b\u200b(eg high \/ low potassium levels, high&nbsp;uric acid&nbsp;and calcium levels, and low phosphorus levels in the blood).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Combination of severe skin rash, nausea, fever, high levels of certain&nbsp;white blood cells&nbsp;or yellow skin or eyes (signs of jaundice) with shortness of breath, chest pain \/ discomfort, greatly reduced urine production and feeling of thirst, etc. (signs of treatment-&nbsp;related allergic reaction&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Chronic&nbsp;renal failure<\/li><li>Inflammation&nbsp;of the pericardium (pericarditis).&nbsp;This can manifest itself as chest pain that varies with each breath.&nbsp;The pain often increases when you lie down and decreases when you sit up.&nbsp;Fever, cough and palpitations are also common symptoms.&nbsp;The condition can be serious and require medical intervention.<\/li><li>Cardiac perforation is caused by the accumulation of blood, fluid, warts, clots or gas in the pericardium, which leads to reduced ventricular filling and subsequent effects on blood circulation.&nbsp;Cardiac tamponade&nbsp;is a medical emergency.<\/li><li>Extensive skin peeling (&nbsp;toxic epidermal necrolysis&nbsp;) or widespread rash affecting blood, liver and other organs (drug-&nbsp;related&nbsp;rash with&nbsp;eosinophilia&nbsp;and systemic symptoms)<\/li><li>Recurrence (reactivation) of&nbsp;hepatitis&nbsp;B&nbsp;infection&nbsp;when you have previously had&nbsp;hepatitis&nbsp;B (a liver infection).<\/li><li>Bleeding in the eye (vitreous hemorrhage)<\/li><li>Blood clots, usually in the bone, which cause pain, swelling and&nbsp;redness&nbsp;(&nbsp;thrombosis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Respiratory failure, occurs when oxygenation in the respiratory system does not work (&nbsp;acute&nbsp;respiratory&nbsp;failure).<\/li><li>Pneumonia&nbsp;that can cause shortness of breath and difficulty breathing (interstitial lung disease).<\/li><li>Tissue death (avascular&nbsp;necrosis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract (&nbsp;antral&nbsp;love eczema)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell your doctor immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;if you get any of the above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect more than 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headache or fatigue.<\/li><li>Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or indigestion.<\/li><li>Rash.<\/li><li>Muscle cramps or pain in joints, muscles or bones during treatment or after stopping Imatinib Cipla.<\/li><li>Swelling around joints or swollen eyes.<\/li><li>Weight gain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell your doctor<\/strong>&nbsp;if any of these affect you seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Decreased appetite, weight loss or taste disorders.<\/li><li>Dizziness or weakness.<\/li><li>Sleep problems (&nbsp;insomnia&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Runny eyes with&nbsp;itching&nbsp;,&nbsp;redness&nbsp;and swelling (conjunctivitis), watery eyes or blurred vision.<\/li><li>Nosebleed.<\/li><li>Abdominal pain or distended abdomen, flatulence, heartburn, constipation.<\/li><li>Itching&nbsp;.<\/li><li>Unexpectedly heavy hair loss or thinning of the hair.<\/li><li>Numbness in hands and feet.<\/li><li>Sores in the mouth.<\/li><li>Joint pain with swelling.<\/li><li>Dry&nbsp;mouth&nbsp;, dry skin or dry eyes.<\/li><li>Decreased or increased sensitivity of the skin.<\/li><li>Hot flashes, chills or night sweats.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell your doctor<\/strong>&nbsp;if any of these affect you seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Redness&nbsp;and \/ or swelling in the palms and soles of the feet which may be accompanied by a stinging sensation or burning pain.<\/li><li>Slow growth in children and adolescents.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell your doctor<\/strong>&nbsp;if any of these affect you seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reporting of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;ar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get&nbsp;any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This also applies to any&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;directly via<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Medical Products Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 26<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>751 03 Uppsala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>www.lakemedelsverket.se<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By reporting&nbsp;side effects, you can help increase the safety of medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Imatinib Cipla<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.&nbsp;Store in the original package.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use if any packaging is damaged or shows signs of having been opened or otherwise handled improperly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Contents of the packaging and other information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Content declaration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is imatinib.&nbsp;Each capsule contains 100 mg of imatinib (as mesilate).<\/li><li>The other ingredients are anhydrous&nbsp;lactose&nbsp;, crospovidone (type B),&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;anhydrous silica and magnesium stearate.<\/li><li>The capsule shell contains gelatin, red iron oxide (E172), yellow iron oxide (E172), titanium dioxide (E171) and sodium lauryl sulphate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imatinib Cipla 100 mg size 3 hard gelatin capsules filled with light yellow&nbsp;granules, brown top, and white body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Capsule length: 15.8 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blisters of PVC \/ PE \/ PVDC aluminum<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Packed in 20, 60, 120, or 180 capsules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cipla Europe NV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>De Keyserlei 58-60, Box-19,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2018 Antwerp,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>S&amp;D Pharma CZ, spol.&nbsp;s ro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Theodor 28<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>273 08 Pchery (Pharmos as a facility)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Czech Republic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cipla (EU) Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dixcart House, Addlestone Road,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bourne Business Park, Addlestone,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Surrey, KT15 2LE,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cipla Europe NV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>De Keyserlei 58-60, Box-19,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2018 Antwerp,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Belgium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pharmadox Healthcare Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KW20A Corradino Industrial Estate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paola PLA 3000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Malta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For further information on this medicine, please contact your local representative:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orion Pharma AB, Danderyd<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>medinfo@orionpharma.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imatinib Cipla is a medicine that contains an active substance called imatinib. 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