{"id":14197,"date":"2021-09-27T06:55:21","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T06:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=14197"},"modified":"2021-10-21T07:50:24","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T07:50:24","slug":"imatinib-stada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/imatinib-stada\/","title":{"rendered":"Imatinib STADA &#8211; Imatinib uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>100 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablet<br>imatinib<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Imatinib STADA is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imatinib Stada 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 Stada 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)<\/strong>&nbsp;.&nbsp;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><strong>.&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 Stada inhibits the growth of these cells.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Imatinib Stada 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)<\/strong>&nbsp;.&nbsp;These are a group of blood diseases in which certain blood cells begin to grow out of control.&nbsp;Imatinib Stada inhibits the growth of these cells in a certain subset of these diseases.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) and \/ or&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;eosinophilic&nbsp;leukemia&nbsp;(CEL)<\/strong>&nbsp;.&nbsp;These are blood diseases in which certain blood cells (so-called&nbsp;eosinophils&nbsp;) begin to grow out of control.&nbsp;Imatinib Stada inhibits the growth of these cells in a certain subset of these diseases.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP)<\/strong>&nbsp;.&nbsp;DFSP is a cancer of the&nbsp;tissue&nbsp;under the skin in which certain cells begin to grow out of control.&nbsp;Imatinib Stada 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 Imatinib Stada works or why this medicine has been prescribed for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imatinib contained in Imatinib Stada 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 use Imatinib STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Imatinib STADA<\/h2>\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 Stada 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 or pharmacist before taking Imatinib Stada:<\/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 have a&nbsp;hepatitis&nbsp;B&nbsp;infection&nbsp;.&nbsp;The reason for this is that Imatinib Stada 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 doctor 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 Stada, contact your doctor.&nbsp;This may be a sign of a damage to the blood vessels called thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If any of these apply to you, tell your doctor before taking Imatinib Stada.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may become more sensitive to the sun while taking Imatinib Stada.&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 taking Imatinib Stada, tell your doctor immediately<\/strong>&nbsp;if you gain weight quickly.&nbsp;Imatinib Stada can cause your body to bind fluid (severe&nbsp;fluid retention&nbsp;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are taking Imatinib Stada, 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 Stada 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 Stada 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 STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.&nbsp;Some medicines may affect the effect of Imatinib Stada when taken together.&nbsp;They may increase or decrease the effect of Imatinib Stada and either leads to more&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;or make Imatinib Stada less effective.&nbsp;Imatinib Stada 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>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Imatinib Stada is not recommended during pregnancy unless clearly necessary as it may harm your baby.&nbsp;Your doctor will discuss the possible risks of taking Imatinib Stada 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 Stada 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 Stada 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\">Imatinib STADA contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per tablet, ie&nbsp;essentially &#8216;sodium-free.&nbsp;next to &#8220;sodium-free&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Imatinib STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor has prescribed Imatinib Stada for you to suffer from a serious illness.&nbsp;Imatinib Stada 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;You must 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>Each time you take a tablet, the purified rayon should be returned to the jar to prevent damage to the film-coated tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How much Imatinib Stada to take<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use for adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor will tell you exactly how many Imatinib Stada tablets to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are being treated for KML:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your condition, the recommended starting dose is either 400 mg or 600 mg:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>400 mg<\/strong>&nbsp;taken as four 100 mg tablets are&nbsp;<strong>a<\/strong>&nbsp;once a day.<\/li><li><strong>600 mg<\/strong>&nbsp;taken as six 100 mg tablets&nbsp;<strong>a<\/strong>&nbsp;once a day.<\/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, take four 100 mg tablets in the morning and four 100 mg tablets in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are being treated for&nbsp;Ph-positive ALL:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The starting dose is 600 mg taken as six 100 mg tablets&nbsp;<strong>a<\/strong>&nbsp;once daily.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are being treated for MDS \/ MPD:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The starting dose is 400 mg taken as four 100 mg tablets&nbsp;<strong>a<\/strong>&nbsp;once daily.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are being treated for HES \/ CEL:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The starting dose is 100 mg taken as a 100 mg tablet&nbsp;<strong>a<\/strong>&nbsp;once daily.&nbsp;Your doctor may decide to increase the&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;one 400 mg taken as four 100 mg tablets&nbsp;<strong>a<\/strong>&nbsp;once daily, depending on how you respond to treatment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you are being treated for DFSP:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dose&nbsp;one is 800 mg per day, taken as four 100 mg tablets in the morning and four 100 mg tablets in the evening.<\/li><\/ul>\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 Stada tablets to give to your child.&nbsp;The amount of Imatinib Stada given depends on your child&#8217;s condition, body weight, and height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 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 Stada<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Take Imatinib Stada with a meal<\/strong>&nbsp;.&nbsp;It helps to protect against stomach problems when you take Imatinib Stada.<\/li><li><strong>Swallow the tablets whole with a large glass of water<\/strong>&nbsp;.<\/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 long to take Imatinib Stada<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue to take Imatinib Stada every day for as long as your doctor tells you to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use more Imatinib STADA than you should &nbsp;<\/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 attention.&nbsp;Take the medicine pack with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Imatinib STADA<\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Imatinib STADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop taking Imatinib Stada unless your doctor tells you to.&nbsp;If you are unable to take the medicine as prescribed by your doctor or if you feel you no longer need it, contact your doctor immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/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;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 user in 10) or&nbsp;<strong>common<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 user in 10):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rapid weight gain.&nbsp;Imatinib Stada can cause your body to 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 Stada can reduce the number of&nbsp;white blood cells&nbsp;so that you can get an&nbsp;infection&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 users) or&nbsp;<strong>rare<\/strong>&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 users):<\/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 the 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 urinary incontinence, 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><li>blood clots in small blood vessels (thrombotic microangiopathy).<\/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.<\/li><li>Chronic&nbsp;renal failure&nbsp;.<\/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><\/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 with Imatinib Stada or after stopping Imatinib Stada.<\/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>Anorexia&nbsp;, weight loss or taste disturbances.<\/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 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 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 STADA<\/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, blister or can after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HDPE can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imatinib Stada 100 mg 60 film-coated tablets \/ can: discarded 180 days after first opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imatinib Stada 100 mg 90 film-coated tablets \/ can: discarded 135 days after first opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in the original package.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/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<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<p>The active substance is imatinib.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each film-coated tablet contains imatinib mesylate equivalent to 100 mg imatinib.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sodium stearyl fumarate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablet coating consists of;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opadry brown consisting of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, red iron oxide (E172), yellow iron oxide (E172), talc.<\/p>\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 Stada 100 mg film-coated tablets are brownish, round, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with &#8220;100&#8221; on one side and with a score line on the other side, with &#8220;N&#8221; on one side of the score and &#8220;I&#8221; on the other side of the score .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thickness: about 2.9 &#8211; 3.5 mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Diameter: about 6.9 &#8211; 7.3 mm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablet can be divided into two equal parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imatinib Stada film-coated tablets are supplied in Al \/ Al blisters or in HDPE cans with child-resistant PP lids with purified rayon inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blisters: 10, 30, 50 (hospital packaging), 60, 90, 100, 120, 150, 180 and 200<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HDPE jar with child-resistant PP \/ PE lid with purified rayon inside: 1 x 60, 1 x 90, 120 (2 x 60), 180 (3 x 60).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Arzneimittel AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stadastrasse 2-18<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>61118 Bad Vilbel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other manufacturers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SC POLISANO PHARMACEUTICALS SA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alba Iulia Street, No 156, 550052 Sibiu, Romania<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STADAPHARM GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stadastrasse 2-18, 61118 Bad Vilbel, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local representative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Nordic ApS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marielundvej 46A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2730 Herlev<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imatinib Stada 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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