Tasigna 200 mg Capsule 4's

Question 1

How does Tasigna 200 mg Capsule 4's work?

Accepted Answer

Tasigna 200 mg Capsule 4's 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.

Question 2

Can I take antacids with Tasigna 200 mg Capsule 4's?

Accepted Answer

You are not recommended to take antacids and Tasigna 200 mg Capsule 4's 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 4's. However, please consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Tasigna 200 mg Capsule 4's.

Question 3

What foods are to be avoided while taking Tasigna 200 mg Capsule 4's?

Accepted Answer

You are recommended to avoid grapefruit juice, grapefruit and any supplement containing grapefruit extract while taking Tasigna 200 mg Capsule 4's as it may increase the amount of Nilotinib in the body and cause serious side effects.

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