Tasigna 200 mg Capsule contains Nilotinib, an anticancer drug used to treat Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML). In chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients, a change in genetic material (DNA) triggers a signal that tells the body to produce more abnormal white blood cells (cancerous cells). Nilotinib works by blocking this signal and thus stops the production of cancerous cells. Tasigna 200 mg Capsule is used in adults and children with newly diagnosed Ph+ CML in the chronic phase and in adults with Ph+ CML in the accelerated and chronic phase who did not tolerate or no longer benefit from other treatments, including Imatinib.

FAQs

How does Tasigna 200 mg Capsule work?

Tasigna 200 mg Capsule contains Nilotinib, an anticancer drug. In chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients, a change in genetic material (DNA) triggers a signal that tells the body to produce more abnormal white blood cells (cancerous cells). Nilotinib works by blocking this signal and thus stops the production of cancerous cells.

Can I take antacids with Tasigna 200 mg Capsule?

You are not recommended to take antacids and Tasigna 200 mg Capsule at the same time. You are advised to take antacids containing magnesium hydroxide, aluminium hydroxide, and simethicone about two hours before or two hours after taking Tasigna 200 mg Capsule. However, please consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Tasigna 200 mg Capsule.

What foods are to be avoided while taking Tasigna 200 mg Capsule?

You are recommended to avoid grapefruit juice, grapefruit and any supplement containing grapefruit extract while taking Tasigna 200 mg Capsule as it may increase the amount of Nilotinib in the body and cause serious side effects.