{"id":14146,"date":"2021-09-25T07:13:56","date_gmt":"2021-09-25T07:13:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=14146"},"modified":"2021-10-21T07:50:55","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T07:50:55","slug":"imatinib-fresenius-kabi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/imatinib-fresenius-kabi\/","title":{"rendered":"Imatinib Fresenius Kabi &#8211; Imatinib uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>100 mg, 400 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets<br>imatinib<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Imatinib Fresenius Kabi is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imatinib Fresenius Kabi 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 Fresenius Kabi 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 inhibits the growth of these cells.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Imatinib Fresenius Kabi&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>is also a treatment for adults for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><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 inhibits the growth of these cells in a certain subset of these diseases.<\/li><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 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 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 Fresenius Kabi may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional 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 take Imatinib Fresenius Kabi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Imatinib Fresenius Kabi:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imatinib Fresenius Kabi 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<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&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Imatinib Fresenius Kabi&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>without telling 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, pharmacist, or nurse before taking Imatinib Fresenius Kabi:<\/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 due to&nbsp;that your&nbsp;thyroid gland&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 Fresenius Kabi can cause your hepatitis 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><li>if you get bruises, bleeding, fever, get very tired and confused when taking Imatinib Fresenius Kabi, contact your doctor.&nbsp;This may be a sign of an injury to the blood vessels called thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of these apply to you,&nbsp;<strong>tell your doctor before taking&nbsp;Imatinib Fresenius Kabi.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may become more sensitive to the sun while taking Imatinib Fresenius Kabi.&nbsp;It is important to cover exposed areas of the skin and use sunscreen with a high sun protection factor (SPF).&nbsp;These precautions also apply to children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>taking Imatinib Fresenius Kabi,&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>tell your doctor immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;if you gain weight quickly.&nbsp;Imatinib Fresenius Kabi can cause your body to bind fluid (severe&nbsp;fluid retention&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you take Imatinib Fresenius Kabi, your doctor will regularly check that the medicine is working.&nbsp;You will 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 Fresenius Kabi is also a treatment for children with CML.&nbsp;There is no experience from children with CML under 2 years.&nbsp;There is limited experience from children with&nbsp;Ph-positive ALL and very limited experience from children with MDS \/ MPD, DFSP, and HES \/ CEL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some children and adolescents taking Imatinib Fresenius Kabi 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 Fresenius Kabi<\/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 paracetamol) and herbal medicines (eg St. John&#8217;s wort).&nbsp;Some medicines may affect the effect of Imatinib Fresenius Kabi when taken together.&nbsp;They may increase or decrease the effect of Imatinib Fresenius Kabi and either leads to more&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;or make Imatinib Fresenius Kabi less effective.&nbsp;Imatinib Fresenius Kabi 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<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 Fresenius Kabi 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 Fresenius Kabi during pregnancy.<\/li><li>Women who may become pregnant are advised to use effective contraception during treatment and for 15 days after stopping treatment.<\/li><li>Do not breast-feed during treatment with Imatinib Fresenius Kabi and for 15 days after stopping treatment as it may be harmful to your baby.<\/li><li>Patients who are concerned about their&nbsp;fertility&nbsp;when taking Imatinib Fresenius Kabi 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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Imatinib Fresenius Kabi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor has prescribed Imatinib Fresenius Kabi for you to suffer from a serious illness.&nbsp;Imatinib Fresenius Kabi 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 Fresenius Kabi 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&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>much&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Imatinib Fresenius Kabi&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>to&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>take?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>for&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will tell you exactly how many Imatinib Fresenius Kabi tablets to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>If you are being treated for CML:<\/strong><br>Depending on your condition, the usual starting dose is either 400 mg or 600 mg:<ul><li><strong>400 mg<\/strong>&nbsp;given as a 400 mg tablet&nbsp;<strong>a<\/strong>&nbsp;once a day, or as four 100 mg tablets&nbsp;<strong>a<\/strong>&nbsp;once a day.<\/li><li><strong>600 mg<\/strong>&nbsp;given as a 400 mg tablet and two 100 mg tablets on&nbsp;<strong>a<\/strong>&nbsp;daily or as six 100 mg tablets&nbsp;<strong>a<\/strong>&nbsp;once a day.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For CML, your doctor may prescribe a higher or lower&nbsp;dose&nbsp;depending on how you respond to treatment.&nbsp;If your daily&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 800 mg (8 tablets of 100 mg), you should take 4 tablets in the morning and 4 tablets in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>If you are being treated for&nbsp;Ph-&nbsp;positive ALL:<\/strong>starting dose is 600 mg taken as a 400 mg tablet and two 100 mg tablets&nbsp;<strong>a<\/strong>&nbsp;once daily or six 100 mg tablets&nbsp;<strong>a<\/strong>&nbsp;once daily.<\/li><li><strong>If you are being treated for MDS \/ MPD<\/strong><br>, the starting dose of 400 mg taken as one 400 mg tablet&nbsp;<strong>one<\/strong>&nbsp;time daily, or four 100 mg tablets are&nbsp;<strong>a<\/strong>&nbsp;once-daily.<\/li><li><strong>If you are being treated for HES \/ CEL<\/strong><br>, the starting dose is 100 mg, taken as one tablet of 100 mg,&nbsp;<strong>a<\/strong>&nbsp;daily dose.&nbsp;Your doctor may decide to increase the&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;one 400 mg taken as one 400 mg tablet&nbsp;<strong>one<\/strong>&nbsp;time daily, or four 100 mg tablets are&nbsp;<strong>a<\/strong>&nbsp;once daily. Depending on how you respond to treatment.<\/li><li><strong>If you are being treated for DFSP:<\/strong><br>the&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;800 mg per day (two 400 mg tablets or eight 100mg tablets are&nbsp;<strong>a<\/strong>&nbsp;once daily) administered as one 400 mg tablet or four 100 mg tablets in the morning and 400 mg tablets or four 100 mg tablets in the evening.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>for&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>children and adolescents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will tell you how many Imatinib Fresenius Kabi tablets to give to your child.&nbsp;The amount of Imatinib Fresenius Kabi 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&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>and how to take&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Imatinib Fresenius Kabi?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Take&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Imatinib Fresenius Kabi with a meal.&nbsp;<\/strong>It helps to protect against stomach problems when you take Imatinib Fresenius Kabi.<\/li><li><strong>Swallow the&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>tablets whole with a large glass of water.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can not swallow the tablets, you can slurry them in either a glass of non-carbonated water or apple juice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Take about 50 ml for each 100 mg tablet.<\/li><li>Stir with a spoon until the tablets have completely dissolved.<\/li><li>Once the tablet has dissolved, immediately drink the entire contents of the glass.&nbsp;Residues of the dissolved tablets may remain in the glass.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>long to take&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Imatinib Fresenius Kabi?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue to take Imatinib Fresenius Kabi every day for as long as your doctor tells you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Imatinib Fresenius Kabi than you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact your doctor&nbsp;<strong>immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;if you have accidentally taken too many tablets.&nbsp;You may need medical care.&nbsp;Take the medicine pack with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Imatinib Fresenius Kabi<\/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&nbsp;, although not everybody gets them.&nbsp;They are usually of mild to moderate severity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>side effects<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;can be serious.&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Tell your doctor immediately if you get any of the following:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>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 Fresenius Kabi can cause your body to bind water (severe&nbsp;fluid retention&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Signs of&nbsp;infection&nbsp;, such as fever, chills, sore throat or sore mouth.&nbsp;Imatinib Fresenius Kabi 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>Less&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)&nbsp;<strong>or rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1000 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>Impaired hearing.<\/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>Tendency to get 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&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;,&nbsp;uric acid&nbsp;and calcium levels, as well as low phosphorus levels in the blood).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Has been reported<\/strong>&nbsp;(occurs in 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&nbsp;.<\/li><li>Recurrence (reactivation) of&nbsp;hepatitis&nbsp;B&nbsp;infection&nbsp;when you have previously had hepatitis B (a liver infection).<\/li><li>Blood clots in small blood vessels (thrombotic microangiopathy).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>your doctor immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;if you get any of the above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>side effects<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;may include:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>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 with imatinib or after stopping imatinib.<\/li><li>Swelling around joints or swollen eyes.<\/li><li>Weight gain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>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&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>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 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>Painful changes in the skin with or without blisters.<\/li><li>Slow growth in children and adolescents.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>your doctor<\/strong>&nbsp;if any of these affect you seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.&nbsp;This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Imatinib Fresenius Kabi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the month.<\/li><li>No special storage instructions.<\/li><li>Do not use if any packaging is damaged or shows signs of having been opened or otherwise handled improperly.<\/li><li>Medicines should not 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.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is imatinib mesilate.<\/li><li>Each 100 mg tablet contains imatinib mesylate equivalent to 100 mg imatinib.<\/li><li>Each 400 mg tablet contains imatinib mesilate equivalent to 400 mg imatinib.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose (E460), low-substituted hydroxypropylcellulose (E463), povidone (E1201), crospovidone (Type A) (E1202), anhydrous colloidal silicon (E551), magnesium stearate (E572)<\/li><li>The tablet case contains hypromellose (E464), macrogol 400, talc (E553b), red iron oxide (E172), yellow iron oxide (E172)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imatinib Fresenius Kabi 100 mg film-coated tablet is a dark yellow to brownish orange, round film-coated tablet 10.1 mm (\u00b1 5%) in diameter with a score line on one side and the label \u201c100\u201d on the other side.&nbsp;The tablet can be divided into two equal&nbsp;doses&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imatinib Fresenius Kabi 400 mg film-coated tablet is a dark yellow to brownish orange, oval film-coated tablet that is 21.6 mm long and 10.6 mm wide (\u00b1 5%) with a score line on one side and the label \u201c400\u201d on the other side.&nbsp;The tablet can be divided into two equal&nbsp;doses&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The packs contain 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180 film-coated tablets.&nbsp;Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fresenius Kabi Deutschland GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Else Kr\u00f6ner Stra\u00dfe 1,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>61 352 Bad Homburg vdH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><br>Remedica Ltd<br>Acharnon Street, Limassol Industrial Estate<br>3056 Limassol<br>Cyprus<br><br>and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pharmadox Healthcare Ltd.<br>KW20A Kordin Industrial Park,<br>Paola PLA 3000,<br>Malta<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imatinib Fresenius Kabi 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. 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