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

Samitib Benefits & Uses

Samitib is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

Other Benefits

Samitib 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

Samitib Side Effects

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

Samitib Related Warnings

Is the use of Samitib safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Samitib. If you are pregnant, do not take Samitib without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Samitib safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Samitib. Immediately discontinue Samitib if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Samitib on the Kidneys?

Samitib 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 Samitib on the Liver?

Samitib is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Samitib on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Samitib. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Samitib with Other Drugs

Samitib 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

Samitib Contraindications

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

Diabetes
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Jaundice
Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Samitib

Is this Samitib habit forming or addictive?

Samitib does not cause addiction.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

Samitib is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Samitib Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Samitib

You can take Samitib with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Samitib

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