Tasibenz 150 Capsule
Generic Name– Nilotinib
Drug Class – Antineoplastic Agent / Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor (TKI)
Nilotinib is an oral chemotherapy drug used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), particularly in patients who are newly diagnosed or resistant/intolerant to prior therapies such as imatinib.
It works by selectively inhibiting the BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase, which slows the growth and survival of leukemia cells.
Nilotinib is administered orally in capsule form under medical supervision and may be used alone or in combination with other treatments.
Common side effects include headache, fatigue, nausea, constipation, rash, and elevated blood sugar or liver enzymes.
Serious side effects can include heart rhythm changes (QT prolongation), pancreatitis, and severe myelosuppression.
Dosage: Available in 150 mg, 200 mg, and 300 mg capsules
Category: Oral Capsule