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Matinic Benefits & Uses

Matinic is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

Other Benefits

Matinic 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

Matinic Side Effects

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

Matinic Related Warnings

Is the use of Matinic safe for pregnant women?

Matinic shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Matinic safe during breastfeeding?

Matinic can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Matinic on the Kidneys?

Matinic 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 Matinic on the Liver?

Matinic may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Matinic on the Heart?

Matinic 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 Matinic with Other Drugs

Matinic 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

Matinic Contraindications

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

Diabetes
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Jaundice
Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Matinic

Is this Matinic habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Matinic is addictive.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Matinic can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Matinic only on doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Matinic in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Matinic Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Matinic

Taking Matinic with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Matinic

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Matinic 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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