Description
What is Imatinib?
Memat 400 mg is an anticancer tablet containing Imatinib a tyrosine kinase receptor inhibitor used to treat tumors in the stomach. It is a basic line of treatment for patients with the condition chromosome-positive chronic myelogenous leukemia and gastrointestinal stromal tumors. It inhibits cell growth by inhibiting tyrosine kinase. NewGenPharmacy has brought Imatinib 100 and 400 mg at a more reasonable price for treating cancer in patients. We deliver Memat 400 worldwide including Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, the United States (USA), the United Kingdom (UK), Hong Kong, Singapore, France, and many more.
Uses of Memat 400 mg?
Memat 400 mg is a brand for Imatinib an anti-cancer drug for treating
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumors
- Blood Cancer
- Bone marrow cancer
- Lymphocytic leukemia
How does it work?
Imatinib belongs to a group of medications called kinase inhibitors. It works by stopping the anticancer cells from producing. The action is on a certain type of cancer in the blood which it stops by acting on the CML cells. Memat 100 mg binds with the BCR-ABL kinase by preventing the transfer of a phosphate group to tyrosine. This leads to the protein substrate and the subsequent activation of phosphorylated protein and thus blocking the leukemic cell apoptosis.
Where to buy Imatinib 100 mg?
Imatinib 100 mg is available at NewGenPharmacy.
Dosage
How to take imatinib?
Imatinib 400 mg tablets are prescribed once or twice daily. Taken with one full meal and one glass of water more than 200 ML
Can I crush Imatinib before taking it?
No, you should not consider crushing it. Swallow it with water and food in one go.
How much water to drink when taking Memat 400 mg?
You should drink at least 200 ml of water. It is always recommended to stay hydrated at all times. Drink more than 2 liters of water daily (68 Oz)
Missed dose
If you missed your dose, take it as soon as you remember about it.
Overdose
Do not overdose on anticancer drugs. Overdose can lead to serious damage to organs. Use with proper guidance and precautions.
Side effects?
- Skin rash
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Abdominal pain
- Muscle cramp
- Nausea
- Bloating
- Edema
Is Imatinib safe during pregnancy?
Imatinib is not recommended during pregnancy. It has been researched that it does have little evidence when prescribed during pregnancy and risks the unborn.
Interaction with Alcohol?
One must not take Alcohol.
Safety while breastfeeding?
There might be a chance of passing the drug while breastfeeding. Imatinib is water soluble therefore it is not recommended to take the anticancer drug while breastfeeding.
Heart patients?
Heart patients should be kept away. If prescribed Memat 100 mg, then you must share about your heart condition before getting prescribed.
How to store?
- Store away from direct heat and light
- Keep away from children
- Take with one full glass of water and a meal
- Keep hydrated
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