Review the side-effects of Nilotinib as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Rash, itching, headache, nausea, fatigue, muscle pain, upper abdominal pain, hair loss, constipation, diarrhea, dry skin, muscle spasms, joint pain and abdominal pain.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, tingling and sensory loss.
Eye and ENT - Eye bleeding, itching in the eye, eye inflammation, dry eyes and inner ear damage.
Heart - Chest pain, abnormal heart rhythm, palpitations, high blood pressure and flushing.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, nosebleed, cough and voice impairment.
Gastrointestinal - Inflammation of pancreas, abdominal discomfort, abdominal distension, indigestion, and flatulence.
Skin - Night sweats, hives, redness, increased sweating, bruising, pimples, skin inflammation, dry skin.
Musculoskeletal - Bone pain, muscle pain and flank pain.
Genitourinary - Breast pain, breast enlargement in male and impotence.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common - Rash, itching, headache, nausea, fatigue, muscle pain, upper abdominal pain, hair loss, constipation, diarrhea, dry skin, muscle spasms, joint pain and abdominal pain.
Central Nervous System - Dizziness, tingling and sensory loss.
Eye and ENT - Eye bleeding, itching in the eye, eye inflammation, dry eyes and inner ear damage.
Heart - Chest pain, abnormal heart rhythm, palpitations, high blood pressure and flushing.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, nosebleed, cough and voice impairment.
Gastrointestinal - Inflammation of pancreas, abdominal discomfort, abdominal distension, indigestion, and flatulence.
Skin - Night sweats, hives, redness, increased sweating, bruising, pimples, skin inflammation, dry skin.
Musculoskeletal - Bone pain, muscle pain and flank pain.
Genitourinary - Breast pain, breast enlargement in male and impotence.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Nilotinib
Nilotinib(Tasigna) generic is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor, prescribed for leukemia. It prevents the growth of cancer cells.Trade Names for Nilotinib
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