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Matibenz Benefits & Uses

Matibenz is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

Other Benefits

Matibenz 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

Matibenz Side Effects

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

Matibenz Related Warnings

Is the use of Matibenz safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Matibenz safe during breastfeeding?

Matibenz may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Matibenz, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Matibenz.

Moderate
What is the effect of Matibenz on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Matibenz. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Matibenz on the Liver?

Matibenz is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Matibenz on the Heart?

Matibenz may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Matibenz with Other Drugs

Matibenz 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

Matibenz Contraindications

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

Diabetes
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Jaundice
Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Matibenz

Is this Matibenz habit forming or addictive?

Matibenz does not cause addiction.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Matibenz only as per medical advice.

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

No, Matibenz is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Matibenz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Matibenz

Taking Matibenz with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Matibenz

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Matibenz 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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