Tasigna 150mg Capsule Benefits & Uses

Tasigna 150mg Capsule is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Blood Cancer

Tasigna 150mg Capsule 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: Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Tasigna 150mg Capsule Related Warnings

Is the use of Tasigna 150mg Capsule safe for pregnant women?

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

Severe
Is the use of Tasigna 150mg Capsule safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Tasigna may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Tasigna should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Tasigna 150mg Capsule on the Kidneys?

Tasigna is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Tasigna 150mg Capsule on the Liver?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Tasigna 150mg Capsule on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Tasigna on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Tasigna 150mg Capsule Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tasigna 150mg Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Liver Disease
Anemia
Neutropenia
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Pancreatitis
Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Tasigna 150mg Capsule

Is this Tasigna 150mg Capsule habit forming or addictive?

Tasigna 150mg Capsule does not cause addiction.

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 Tasigna 150mg Capsule can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Tasigna 150mg Capsule only on doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Tasigna 150mg Capsule in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Tasigna 150mg Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tasigna 150mg Capsule

It is safe to take Tasigna 150mg Capsule with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Tasigna 150mg Capsule

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tasigna 150mg Capsule as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

See all substitutes for Tasigna

Tasigna 200mg Capsule - ₹5955
Tasigna 150mg Capsule - ₹5600

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; 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

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