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Veenat 400mg Strip Of 30 Tablets

By NATCO PHARMA LTD
30 Tablet(s) in Strip
MRP 7965.00
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Veenat 400 MG Description

Veenat 400 mg tablet is an anticancer medicine containing Imatinib as its active ingredient. It is used to treat and prevent certain types of cancers. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic t

o it. Veenat 400 mg tablets should be taken as directed by the doctor. It must be taken along with food. Do not stop taking this medicine without informing your doctor. Before starting Veenat 400 mg tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from.

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Product Summary

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ContainsImatinib(400.0 Mg)
TherapyANTI-NEOPLASTIC
molecules
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uses

Uses of Veenat 400 MG

Veenat 400 mg tablet is used in treating & preventing cancer growth in blood, kidney, stomach or intestine.
contraindications

Contraindications of Veenat 400 MG

If you are allergic to Imatinib or any of the ingredients of Veenat 400 mg tablet.
sideEffects

Side effects of Veenat 400 MG

  • Headache, dizziness
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Diarrhoea, stomach pain
  • Constipation, gas
  • Indigestion
  • Dry mouth
  • Weight gain or loss
  • Skin rash, itching
  • Muscular pain, joint pain with swelling
  • Blurred vision
precautionsAndWarnings

Precautions and Warnings of Veenat 400 MG

pregnancy

Pregnancy

Q:
Can I take Veenat 400 mg tablets during pregnancy?
A:
  • There is limited information on the safety of Veenat 400 mg tablets in pregnancy. Hence, it is not recommended for use, unless prescribed by your doctor.
  • If you are a woman of childbearing age, you must discuss with your physician about the importance of birth control methods and potential hazards to the unborn baby.
breastfeeding

Breast Feeding

Q:
Can I take Veenat 400 mg tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
Imatinib passes into breast milk and may harm your baby. Hence, Veenat 400 mg tablets should not be used during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor.
driving

Driving

Q:
Can I drive if I have consumed Veenat 400 mg tablet?
A:
If you experience blurred vision, dizziness after taking Veenat 400 mg tablet, then avoid driving or operate any machinery.
alcohol

Alcohol

Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Veenat 400 mg tablet?
A:
There is no known interaction with alcohol along with Veenat 400 mg tablet. If you have a habit of regular drinking, then it is important to consult your physician.
otherGeneralWarnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You are taking levothyroxine medicine. The doctor may suggest monitoring TSH (Thyroid-stimulating hormone) closely during the treatment.
  • You may develop a liver injury or failure during the treatment. So a doctor may monitor the liver function tests regularly.
  • There is a chance of swelling in the body or lungs due to fluid retention. Caution should be exercised in patients with heart diseases.
  • If you have a heart problem and have a history of kidney failure, you need to be monitored closely.
  • You may experience stomach/intestinal bleeding, the doctor might discontinue the medicine if required.
  • You may develop Tumour lysis syndrome, a condition when numerous cancer cells die within a short period, releasing their contents into the blood, which ultimately leads to a rise in the level of uric ...
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  • You have a history of Hepatitis B because it can reactivate hepatitis B.
  • The doctor may suggest closely monitoring the growth of children during the treatment with Veenat 400 mg tablets.
modeOfAction

Mode of Action of Veenat 400 MG

How Does It Work?

Imatinib in Veenat 400 mg tablet acts by slowing down or stopping the growth of cancerous cells. Hence, it helps to cure and inhibiting the spread of cancer.
directionsForUse

Directions for Use of Veenat 400 MG

  • Take Veenat 400 mg tablet as instructed by your doctor.
  • It should be taken with food and with a sufficient amount of water.
  • It can be dissolved in water or apple juice for patients having difficulty swallowing.
  • Do not change your dose unless your doctor tells you to do so.
  • Never stop the medicine on your own.
interactions

Interactions of Veenat 400 MG

Interactions with other medicines

  • Concomitant use of Veenat 400 mg tablet and other medicines like clarithromycin, erythromycin to treat infection, verapamil, diltiazem to treat heart conditions, itraconazole, ketoconazole to treat f...
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  • Caution is recommended when it is used with other medicines having narrow therapeutic window like cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus as immunosuppressants, ergotamine, fentanyl to treat severe pain o...
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  • Simultaneous use of Veenat 400 mg tablets and paracetamol should be used with caution.
  • Due to the increased risk of bleeding patients should take heparin along with this medicine instead of coumarin.
  • Other medicines are metoprolol, levothyroxine, L-asparaginase, chemotherapeutic agents, which should be used with caution during the treatment.

Interactions with food items

Veenat 400 mg tablet interacts with grapefruit juice, avoid intake of grapefruit juice.
storageAndDisposal

Storage and disposal of Veenat 400 MG

  • Veenat 400 mg tablets do not require any special storage conditions
  • Keep it away from children and pets
dosage

Dosage of Veenat 400 MG

Overdose

  • Symptoms of overdose include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, rash, redness, swelling, tiredness, muscle pain, low blood count, abdominal pain, headache, decreased appetite.
  • If you think you have taken too much of Veenat 400 mg tablets, then contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

  • If you missed any dose of Veenat 400 mg tablet, then take it as soon as you remember.
  • If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule.
  • Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Content Details

WRITTEN BY
doctor

Dr. Nikita Toshi

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

REVIEWED BY
doctor

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Q: Can I conceive while on treatment with Veenat 400 mg tablet?

A: No, take contraceptive measures while on treatment with Veenat 400 mg tablet.

Q: Can I take Veenat 400 mg tablet along with the food?

A: You can take this medicine during the start of the meal, which may help to reduce the stomach problems from this medicine.

Q: Should I be concerned if I had hepatitis B in the past?

A: Talk to your doctor if you had hepatitis B infection in the past, as Veenat 400 mg tablet may cause reactivation of the infection.
Product Details
Brand
VEENAT
Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
18/07/2024
Last Updated on: 20 Mar 2021 | 09:46 AM (IST)

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