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What is Tasigna?

Generic Name: nilotinib (nye LOE ti nib)
Brand Names: Tasigna

Tasigna (nilotinib) is a cancer prescription medicine comes as capsules are used in the treatment of a type of blood cancer called Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in adults and children who are at least 1 year old.

Uses of Tasigna (nilotinib)

Tasigna used in the treatment of:

• Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
• Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Side effects of Tasigna (nilotinib)

• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Headache.
• Tiredness.
• Constipation.
• Diarrhea.

Consult your doctor immediately if any side effects occur, worsen, persist or any serious side effects occur.

Precautions

• Make sure you are not allergic to Tasigna (nilotinib).
• Tell your doctor about your medical history.
• Before going under surgery tell your doctor about the medication.
• Before any vaccination, discuss with your doctor about your medication.
• In pregnancy, Tasigna (nilotinib) is not allowed.
• Breastfeeding not allowed.