Veenat 400 Mg

Veenat 400 Mg

Veenat 400 Mg generically known as (imatinib) gets manufactured by Natco Pharma Ltd.has been widely used in treating patients suffering from cancer. This medicine is known to restrict the growth of certain cancerous cells leading to blood cancer, intestine, bone marrow etc. This drug is also called as a trade name “Gleevec 400mg” and has been widely prescribed by a lot of physicians these days.

This medicine is prescribed for various cancers and some of them are as listed below:

Chronic myelogenous leukemia, acute lymphoblastic Leukemia, Myeloproliferative disorder, gastrointestinal stromal tumor etc is some of the diseases that can be treated effectively with the prescription of Veenat 400 Mg medicines.

Drug = Imatinib mesylate

Strength = 400 Mg

Manufacturer = Natco Pharma Ltd

How To Take

Take Veenat 400 Mg in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Veenat 400 Mg is to be taken with food.

Dosage

Veenat 100 Mg

Veenat 400 Mg

Side Effects

Rash

Vomiting

Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain

Nausea

Edema (swelling)

Abdominal pain

Fatigue

Diarrhea

Muscle cramp

Warning

Veenat 400 Mg (Imatinib) has been known to cause cytopenias (blood cell reduction). Should this occur, medical attention will be needed, as the physician may need to adjust the dosage. Rare cases may even necessitate the cessation of treatment.

There have also been reports of gastrointestinal perforations in patients treated with this medicine. In addition to this, pregnant females may not be treated with it.

Uses

Veenat 400 Mg is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases). It is a chemotherapy drug that works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells.