Nilotinib

Last updated 28 Mar 2025 | 06:01 AM (UTC)

Nilotinib Uses

Nilotinib is used in the treatment of pancreatic cancer, small cell lung cancer, liver cancer, kidney cancer, thyroid cancer, blood cancer (chronic myeloid leukaemia), gastrointestinal stromal tumour, cancer of colon and rectum, non-small cell lung cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis and breast cancer. 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.

How Nilotinib works

Nilotinib 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.

Common side effects of Nilotinib

Headache, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Rash, Itching, Hair loss, Muscle pain, Fatigue

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Medicine brands for Nilotinib

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Hetero Healthcare Limited

₹4000 to ₹4380

3 variant(s)

Nilocare

Archerchem Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹337 to ₹421

2 variant(s)

Nilosure

BDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt

Delarc Pharmaceuticals Private Limited

Expert advice for Nilotinib

Nilotinib is used for the treatment of thyroid cancer.
Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
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 it.
Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache, confusion, problems with your eyesight, nausea or vomiting.
It may cause serious bleeding problem. Inform your doctor if you get headaches, stomach pain or if you notice blood in your urine or stools.
Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.