Imatero 100mg

Imatero 100mg Tablet

Imatero 100mg Tablet is a prescription medicine mainly used to treat Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML), a type of blood cancer. It belongs to a group of medicines called Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKIs). These medicines work by blocking certain proteins that promote the growth and spread of cancer cells.

Uses and Benefits

Imatero 100mg Tablet contains Imatinib 100mg, a prescription medicine used to treat certain types of cancers, including:

• Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia (CML)

• Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)

• Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)

This medicine works by blocking the activity of an abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to grow and multiply. By inhibiting this protein, Imatero 100mg helps stop the growth and spread of cancer cells.

Imatero 100mg Tablet is usually prescribed to patients when other treatments have not been effective, offering a targeted approach to control the disease.

How Does Imatero 100mg Tablet Work?

In patients with CML, there is a faulty protein called BCR-ABL, which makes cancer cells grow uncontrollably. Imatero 100mg Tablet works by blocking this protein, thereby slowing down or stopping the growth and multiplication of cancer cells.

Benefits of Imatero 100mg Tablet

• Effective in treating Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)

• Helps control the disease and improve survival rates

• Shown to induce remission in about 70% of patients in clinical studies

• Can improve quality of life by slowing cancer progression

However, it is less potent than Imatero 400mg Tablet, which is usually preferred for stronger treatment needs.

How to Take Imatero 100mg Tablet

• Take orally, once daily, with or without food

• Always follow the exact dosage recommended by your doctor

• Do not stop or change the dose without medical advice

• Take the tablet at the same time every day for best results

Possible Side Effects

Like all medicines, Imatero 100mg Tablet may cause side effects. Most are mild and manageable, but some can be serious.

Common side effects:

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

• Fatigue or weakness

• Muscle pain

• Headache

• Skin rash

Less common but serious side effects:

• Liver or kidney problems

• Low blood cell counts (myelosuppression)

• Heart or lung issues

• Seizures (rare)

If you notice any severe or unusual symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.

Precautions

• Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women

• Inform your doctor about all medicines you are currently taking to avoid drug interactions

• Regular blood tests may be required to monitor your health during treatment