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Apotinib Benefits & Uses

Apotinib is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

Other Benefits

Apotinib Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Apotinib Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Apotinib is used -

Severe

Nausea or vomiting
Rash
Edema
Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint)
पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea
Fatigue
Erythema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Moderate

Gastritis
Peripheral Neuropathy
Dehydration
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Confusion
Angina Pectoris

Mild

Flushing
Rhinitis
Weakness
Urticaria
Breast Enlargement

Apotinib Related Warnings

Is the use of Apotinib safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Apotinib. If you are pregnant, do not take Apotinib without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Apotinib safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Apotinib. If you see any side effects, stop taking Apotinib immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Apotinib again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Apotinib on the Kidneys?

Apotinib can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Apotinib on the Liver?

Side effects of Apotinib rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Apotinib on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Apotinib. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Apotinib with Other Drugs

Apotinib should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Fentanyl

Clozapine

Adalimumab

Moderate

Chlorpheniramine,Codeine

Diclofenac

Ibuprofen

Simvastatin

Apotinib Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Apotinib unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Jaundice
Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Apotinib

Is this Apotinib habit forming or addictive?

Apotinib does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Apotinib, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Apotinib can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Apotinib should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Apotinib is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Apotinib Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Apotinib

Taking Apotinib with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Apotinib

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Apotinib with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Gleevec (imatinib mesylate)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 674-676

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 869

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