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Nilotinib is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Nilotinib have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Nilotinib depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Nilotinib is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Nilotinib is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Nilotinib safe for pregnant women?
Nilotinib shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Nilotinib safe during breastfeeding?
Nilotinib should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Nilotinib on the Kidneys?
Nilotinib does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Nilotinib on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Nilotinib on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Nilotinib on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Nilotinib on the heart have been reported.
Nilotinib should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nilotinib unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nilotinib habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Nilotinib has not been reported.
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 Nilotinib can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Nilotinib only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Nilotinib is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nilotinib
Taking Nilotinib with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nilotinib
Taking alcohol with Nilotinib can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Tasigna® (nilotinib)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 870
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 909-911