Tasigna
Nilotinib 150mg and 200mg hard capsules, used in the management of chronic myeloid leukaemia. A selective inhibitor of the Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase.
- Category
- Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Nilotinib
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule, hard
- Strengths
- 150 · 200mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Tasigna on your behalf.
- Condition
- Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia
- Therapeutic class
- Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- BCR-ABL Kinase Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to nilotinib; hypokalaemia; hypomagnesaemia; long QT syndrome
- Minor side effects
- nausea; rash; pruritus; headache
- Moderate side effects
- thrombocytopenia; neutropenia; hyperglycaemia
- Dosage forms
- Capsule, hard
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Novartis
- Onset time
- variable
- Duration
- continuous
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- antacids; clarithromycin
- Age restrictions
- Not for children.
Precautions and warnings
monitor ECG for QT prolongation; avoid grapefruit juice; regular liver function monitoring
Serious side effects
qt prolongation, requires immediate medical attention; pancreatitis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Nilotinib 150mg and 200mg hard capsules, used in the management of chronic myeloid leukaemia. A selective inhibitor of the Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase.
Mechanism of action
Nilotinib is a highly selective inhibitor of the Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase, which is the oncogenic driver of chronic myeloid leukaemia. It suppresses leukaemic cell proliferation and induces apoptosis.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated as it may cause foetal harm. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Tasigna is a formulation of nilotinib, a medicine used for the management of Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia. The tablets are available in 150mg and 200mg strengths. Nilotinib acts as a targeted therapy to assist in managing the growth of abnormal white blood cells.
Buying Tasigna online
For patients residing across Singapore and Malaysia, the medication provides a consistent option for disease management. It is best used under the ongoing care and supervision of a doctor.
What you will receive
Tasigna is the originator brand name, made by Novartis. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Novartis and do not ship the original Tasigna.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Nilotinib) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.