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Imacyte Benefits & Uses

Imacyte is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

Other Benefits

Imacyte 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

Imacyte Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Imacyte 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

Imacyte Related Warnings

Is the use of Imacyte safe for pregnant women?

Imacyte has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Imacyte without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Imacyte safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Imacyte on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Imacyte. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Imacyte on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Imacyte on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Imacyte on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Imacyte. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Imacyte with Other Drugs

Imacyte 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

Imacyte Contraindications

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

Diabetes
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Jaundice
Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Imacyte

Is this Imacyte habit forming or addictive?

Imacyte does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Imacyte you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Imacyte only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Imacyte for mental disorders.

No

Imacyte Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Imacyte

You can take Imacyte with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Imacyte

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Imacyte with alcohol will be.

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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