-This drug should be used at the lowest effective dose in order to achieve therapeutic efficacy and minimize adverse effects. -The effect of discontinuing therapy after complete cytogenetic response is achieved has not been investigated. Uses: Chronic phase, accelerated phase, or myeloid or lymphoid...
Women of pregnancy potential and men with female partners of pregnancy potential should use effective contraception during therapy and for 1 month after the last dose. There is no information on the presence of ibrutinib in breastmilk, or its effects on milk production or the breastfed infant. ...
To avoid any risk to the infant, nursing mothers should consider discontinuing nursing or nilotinib. What else should I know about nilotinib? What preparations of nilotinib are available? Capsules: 150 and 200 mg How should I keep nilotinib stored? Nilotinib should be stored nilotinib at room ...
The article presents a case study of a 43-year-old male patient who was diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), was treated with the drug imatinib, also known as Gleevec, and developed fever, diarrhea and a general rash as a side effect of the drug. A discussion of the ...