112 Caps — 200 mg
Tasigna is used to treat a form of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), a type of cancer of the white blood cells. It helps to stop the growth of cancer cells and may help to reduce the size of tumors.
Tasigna is a prescription medication used to treat adults with Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML). Tasigna works by specifically blocking the activity of a protein called BCR-ABL, which helps to slow down the growth of cancer cells. It is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) and helps to reduce the amount of leukemia cells in the blood and bone marrow. The most common side effects include nausea, vomiting, headache, muscle pain, and tiredness. Less common side effects may include a rash, itching, stomach pain, diarrhea, hair loss, and changes in blood cell counts. Tasigna should be taken as prescribed by your doctor.
It is important to take the medication exactly as prescribed and to take all doses on time. It is also important to keep all doctor and laboratory appointments while taking this medication.