Tasigna

Alternate Name: Tasigna

Description: Tasigna is a brand name medication that is prescribed to cancer patients as a treatment method. Nilotinib is generic name for Tasigna. The average Tasigna price is about $14,252 for a supply of 120, 50 mg oral capsules. Use LowerMyRx’s free coupon card to save up to 80% on the price of Tasigna at any participating pharmacy.

Dosage Form: Disp Pack

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antineoplastic Agent

Generic Available: No

Strength: 150 MG

Warnings: Oral routeIt is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 14 days after your last dose. Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for at least 14 days after the last dose. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. You will also need to have an ECG test (electrocardiogram) to check your heart rhythm. Oral routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment. This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, heart rhythm problems (including long QT syndrome), lung disease, a recent heart attack, or a history of pancreas problems or stroke. Tell your doctor if you had surgery to remove your stomach (total gastrectomy) or if you have problems with lactose. This medicine may cause the following problems:Heart rhythm problems (including QT prolongation)Heart or blood vessel problems (including decreased blood flow to your legs, heart, or brain)Pancreatitis (swelling of pancreas)Liver problemsTumor lysis syndrome (electrolyte and metabolic problem that can be life-threatening)Increased risk of bleeding After at least 3 years of treatment with this medicine, your doctor may do certain tests to check if you continue to show no symptoms of your cancer (remission) and may let you stop taking it. However, you may need to restart treatment, at a later time, if you are no longer in remission. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking Rapid weight gain, swelling of your hands, ankles, or feet Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Food Warnings: Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. You will also need to have an ECG test (electrocardiogram) to check your heart rhythm., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone., If you are also using medicine to block stomach acid production (including cimetidine, famotidine, or ranitidine), take it at least 10 hours before or 2 hours after you take nilotinib. If you are using an antacid that contains aluminum, magnesium, or simethicone, take it at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take nilotinib., Some medicines can affect how nilotinib works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Alfentanil, atazanavir, carbamazepine, chloroquine, clarithromycin, cyclosporine, dexamethasone, dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, esomeprazole, fentanyl, haloperidol, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, methadone, midazolam, nefazodone, nelfinavir, phenobarbital, phenytoin, pimozide, rifabutin, rifampin, rifampicin, rifapentine, ritonavir, saquinavir, sirolimus, St John's wort, tacrolimus, telithromycin, voriconazole, warfarinMedicine for heart rhythm problems (including amiodarone, disopyramide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol)Proton pump inhibitor (including esomeprazole), Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine., Oral routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment., This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.