Mesylonib Benefits & Uses

Mesylonib is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Mesylonib 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

Mesylonib Related Warnings

Is the use of Mesylonib safe for pregnant women?

Mesylonib should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Mesylonib safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Mesylonib on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Mesylonib. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Mesylonib on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Mesylonib on the Heart?

Mesylonib 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 Mesylonib with Other Drugs

Mesylonib 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

Mesylonib Contraindications

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

Diabetes
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Jaundice
Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Mesylonib

Is this Mesylonib habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Mesylonib has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

There is no benefit of taking Mesylonib for mental disorders.

No

Mesylonib Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mesylonib

It is safe to take Mesylonib with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Mesylonib

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Mesylonib and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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