1. Buy Veenat 400mg Online

Veenat 400mg are used for the treatment of adult and paediatric patients with Ph+ CML (Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukaemia) as well as to treat patients with Kit (CD117) positive unresectable and/or metastatic malignant GIST (gastrointestinal stromal tumours).

Veenat tablet (Generic) are manufactured by Natco Pharma Limited in the strengths of 400 mg and 400 mg.

2. What is Veenat 400mg Tablet?

Veenat 400mg containing the active ingredient imatinib is considered a protein tyrosine kinase inhibitor type of anticancer medication. The medication works by interfering with the action of abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. It can be used to treat certain types of leukemia, certain types of skin cancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) and bone marrow disorders.

3. Instruction for Veenat 400mg

Veenat is usually taken orally 1 to 2 times per day or as directed by a doctor. The tablet should always be taken with a meal along with a large glass of water.

Contact a doctor for the correct dosage and length of treatment as it will depend on the patients condition and their response to the therapy.

Avoid consuming grapefruits or grapefruit juice while using the medication as they can increase the risk of side effects. The tablet should be swallowed whole and not broken, chewed or crushed prior to consumption.

4. How To Veenat 400mg Work?

Imatinib (Veenat) is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Tyrosine kinases are important proteins in the body that regulate how cells grow and divide. Imatinib cancer medication blocks the activity of this enzyme, which delivers a signal that causes cells to multiply. By blocking this enzyme, Veenat can help stop the spread of cancer cells.

5. Side Effects of Veenat 400mg

Upset stomach

Nausea

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Headaches

Excessive fatigue

Dizziness or lightheadedness

Unexplained weight gain

Fainting

Joint or muscle pain

Sleeping problems

Jaundice

Shortness of breath

Bloody or tarry stools

6. Warning And Precaution of Veenat 400mg Tablet

The warnings and precautions associated with Imatinib (Generic) therapy are as follows:

Severe congestive heart failure and left ventricular dysfunction have been reported, specially in patients with comorbidities and risk factors. Monitor and treat patients with cardiac disease or risk factors for cardiac failure.

Severe hepatotoxicity including fatalities can occur. patients must be assessed for liver function before initiation of treatment and monthly thereafter or as clinically indicated.

Grade 3/4 hemorrhage has been reported in clinical studies in patients with newly diagnosed CML and with GIST. GI tumor sites may be the source of GI bleeds in GIST.

Monitor liver function when combined with chemotherapy known to be associated with liver dysfunction.

Edema and severe fluid retention have occurred. Doctors are advised to weigh patients regularly and manage unexpected rapid weight gain by drug interruption and diuretics.

Cytopenias, particularly anemia, neutropenia, and thrombocytopenia, have occurred. Manage with dose reduction or dose interruption and in rare cases discontinuation of treatment. Complete blood counts have to be performed weekly for the first month, biweekly for the second month, and periodically thereafter.

Gastrointestinal perforations, some fatal, have been reported.

Cardiogenic shock/left ventricular dysfunction has been associated with the initiation of Veenat tablet (Generic) in patients with conditions associated with high eosinophil levels (e.g., HES, MDS/MPD and ASM).

Bullous dermatologic reactions (e.g., erythema multiforme and Stevens-Johnson syndrome) have been reported with the use of Gleevec.

Hypothyroidism has been observed in thyroidectomy patients undergoing Levothyroxine replacement. TSH levels in such patients have to be closely monitored.

Fetal harm can occur when administered to a pregnant woman. Inform women of the potential harm to the fetus, and to avoid pregnancy when taking Veenat tablet.

Growth retardation occurring in children and pre-adolescents receiving Imatinib has been reported. Close monitoring of growth in children under Generic treatment is recommended.

Close monitoring is recommended in cases of Tumor lysis syndrome.

Reports of motor vehicle accidents have been received in patients undergoing generic therapy. Caution patients about driving a car or operating machinery when undergoing treatment with this medicine.

7. Veenat 400mg Dosage

The prescribed dose of Imatinib tablet (Veenat) should be administered orally, along with a meal and a large glass of water.

Doses of 400 mg or 600 mg should be administered once daily, whereas a dose of 800 mg should be administered as 400 mg twice a day. Imatinib tablet must not be crushed.

In case of Imatinib overdose the patient should be placed under observation and appropriate supportive treatment should be given.

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash erythema, edema, swelling, fatigue, muscle spasms, thrombocytopenia, pancytopenia, abdominal pain, headache and decreased appetite were observed in case of overdose with 1,200 mg to 1,600 mg a day for a duration varying between 1 day to 10 days with adult patients.

One patient experienced nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, pyrexia, facial swelling, neutrophil count decreased, increase transaminases with a single dose of 6,400 mg.

8. Uses of Veenat 400mg

Generic Imatinib tablet (Veenat by Natco) is used to treat certain types of leukemia in adult and pediatric patients. Generic Imatinib is also used to treat gastrointestinal stromal tumours(GIST), a type of tumor most often found in the wall of the stomach. This medicine is also used to treat Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP) a rare type of cancer that occurs in the deep layers of skin in adult patients.

Veenat 400 mg tablet is used to treat and prevent the growth of certain types of cancers of the blood cells, stomach, intestine, bone marrow, and skin.

9. Storage of Veenat 400mg

Store Veenat tablet at controlled room temperature (59°F to 86°F, 15°C to 30°C). Protect from light. Protect from moisture.