What is Nilotinib?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Nilotinib, brand name Tasigna®, is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor used in treatment of CML that is refractory or intolerant to prior therapy, including imatinib. It may also be used to treat Ph+ALL, systemic mastocytosis and hypereosinophilic syndrome. It is taken orally usually twice a day.
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How do members experience Nilotinib?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic myeloid leukemia | 11 | 4 | |
| Doctor recommendation | 1 | 0 | |
| Multiple system atrophy | 1 | 0 | |
| Spinocerebellar ataxia | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Brain fog | 1 | |
| Hands tingling | 1 | |
| Headaches in morning | 1 | |
| Muscle and joint pain | 1 | |
| Nausea | 1 | |
| Sepsis | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 1 |
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