Ontinib: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Ontinib Benefits & Uses

Ontinib is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

Other Benefits

Ontinib 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

Ontinib Side Effects

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

Ontinib Related Warnings

Is the use of Ontinib safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Ontinib safe during breastfeeding?

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

Moderate
What is the effect of Ontinib on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Ontinib. 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 Ontinib on the Liver?

Ontinib is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ontinib on the Heart?

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

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Ontinib with Other Drugs

Ontinib 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

Ontinib Contraindications

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

Diabetes
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Jaundice
Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Ontinib

Is this Ontinib habit forming or addictive?

Ontinib is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Ontinib as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Ontinib should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Ontinib cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Ontinib Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ontinib

Taking Ontinib with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ontinib

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