Knilonat 200mg Tablet
Salt Composition
Nilotinib (200mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Knilonat 200mg Tablet is used in the treatment of blood cancer (chronic myeloid leukaemia).
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Knilonat 200mg Tablet is used in patients whose disease could not be treated with other medications for leukaemia or who cannot take these medications because of side effects. It should be taken on an empty stomach but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Knilonat 200mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Headache nausea abdominal pain rash diarrhea
Breastfeeding Warning
This medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding. Use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Pregnancy Warning
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy.
How it works
Knilonat 200mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.
