Nilocap 200mg Capsule is used in the treatment of blood cancer (chronic myeloid leukaemia). It is used in patients whose disease could not be treated with other medications for leukaemia or who cannot take these medications because of side effects.

Nilocap 200mg Capsule should be taken on an empty stomach, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and rash are very common side effects of this medicine. If you experience severe diarrhea, consult with your doctor or drink plenty of fluids while on treatment. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood and white blood cells) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with heart, liver and blood uric acid levels and blood sugar or fat level in the body.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if have heart disease, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Nilocap Capsule

Blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia)

Benefits of Nilocap Capsule

In Blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia)

Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) is a type of blood cancer in which the bone marrow produces abnormal white blood cells that grow uncontrollably and interfere with normal blood cell production. Nilocap 200mg Capsule helps slow or stop the growth of these abnormal cells, allowing healthy blood cells to develop and improving blood counts. This helps manage the disease, reduces related symptoms such as fatigue and infections, and supports long-term disease control.

Side effects of Nilocap Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Nilocap

Headache
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Rash
Itching
Hair loss
Muscle pain
Fatigue

How to use Nilocap Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Nilocap 200mg Capsule is to be taken empty stomach.

How Nilocap Capsule works

Nilocap 200mg Capsule is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Nilocap 200mg Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Nilocap 200mg Capsule is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Nilocap 200mg Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Nilocap 200mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Nilocap 200mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nilocap 200mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Nilocap 200mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nilocap 200mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Nilocap Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Nilocap 200mg Capsule, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Take Nilocap 200mg Capsule on an empty stomach and avoid food for at least 2 hours before and 1 hour after each dose.
Swallow Nilocap 200mg Capsule whole with water and do not crush, chew, or split it.
Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice, as it can increase side effects by interfering with the medicine.
Stick to regular checkups and blood tests, as this medicine needs close monitoring.
Let your doctor know right away if you notice sudden weight gain, swelling, or shortness of breath.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking Nilocap 200mg Capsule.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aminopyrimidine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKIs)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Nilocap with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Escitalopram Oxalate (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Do not consume Escitalopram Oxalate with Nilotinib. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.

Haloperidol (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Do not consume Haloperidol with Nilotinib. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.

Amiodarone (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Do not consume Amiodarone with Nilotinib. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.

Aripiprazole (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Do not consume Aripiprazole with Nilotinib. Both Aripiprazole and Nilotinib can affect heart rhythm and if taken together this may be fatal.

Ondansetron (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Do not consume Ondansetron with Nilotinib. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.

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Patient concerns

She is suffering from chronic myeloid leukemia

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

Hi Kindly consult to Ayurvedic doctor at your local city area , face to face consult is needed.

Mh mother have blood cancer .recently she got her first induction chemotherapy.in CBC test Immature myeloid cells 18 percent what are indicate.is it serious .is it shown presence of cancer in blood old tell me

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Dear Mam Greetings from 1mg, The reports shows low hemoglobin and platelet count which can be due to chemotherapy.

I want to know the symptoms of cancer as I am a smoker

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Symptoms for cancer depends upon which organ involved. For smokers , definitely chronic , they have possibility to develop lung cancer, head and neck cancers, oesophagus cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer and so more on. General symptoms would be like loss of appetite, weight loss, low grade fever in some cases, chronic cough for long time.

What is Nilocap 200mg Capsule used for?

Nilocap 200mg Capsule is a prescription medicine used to treat a type of blood cancer called Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML). It is used in both newly diagnosed patients and those who did not respond well to other anti-cancer treatments like imatinib.

How does Nilocap 200mg Capsule work in treating leukemia?

Nilocap 200mg Capsule is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). It works by blocking abnormal signals in cancer cells, stopping them from growing. This helps reduce the number of leukemia cells in your body.

Who should not take Nilocap 200mg Capsule?

Individuals should not take Nilocap 200mg Capsule if they have low potassium or magnesium levels, a history of heart rhythm problems (QT prolongation), severe liver problems, or a known allergy to nilotinib or any ingredients present in Nilocap 200mg Capsule.

What are the most serious side effects of Nilocap 200mg Capsule?

The serious side effects of Nilocap 200mg Capsule include sudden cardiac death, QT interval prolongation (heart rhythm issues), liver failure, pancreatitis, and severe low blood counts. Call your doctor right away if you feel faint, dizzy, have chest pain, or severe stomach pain.

What should I tell my doctor before starting Nilocap 200mg Capsule?

Before starting Nilocap 200mg Capsule, let the doctor know if there are heart, liver, or kidney issues. Also, inform if taking medications that affect the heartbeat or liver. Mention if pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Can Nilocap 200mg Capsule affect my blood cell counts?

Yes, Nilocap 200mg Capsule can cause low red cells (anemia), white cells (neutropenia), or platelets (thrombocytopenia). Your doctor will monitor your blood regularly during treatment.

Can I take Nilocap 200mg Capsule with food or supplements?

It is advised to avoid all food 2 hours before and 1 hour after taking Nilocap 200mg Capsule, as food increases Nilocap 200mg Capsule absorption, which can raise the risk of side effects. Always take it on an empty stomach as directed. Also, avoid grapefruit, St. John's Wort, and calcium or magnesium supplements near your dose unless prescribed by your doctor.

Can I ever stop taking Nilocap 200mg Capsule?

Possibly, if Nilocap 200mg Capsule has been taken for at least 3 years and leukemia is in deep molecular remission (can no longer detect cancer-related genetic markers such as BCR-ABL1 in leukemia in the blood), the doctor may consider discontinuing treatment. Frequent monitoring will be needed to ensure the cancer does not return.

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