Tasigna

Nilotinib Hydrochloride Monohydrate

Nilotinib, sold under the brand name Tasigna marketed worldwide by Novartis, is a medication used to treat chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) which has the Philadelphia chromosome.[2] It may be used both in initial cases of chronic phase CML as well as in accelerated and chronic phase CML that has not responded to imatinib.[2][3] It is taken by mouth.[3] Common side effects may include low platelets, low white blood cells, anemia...

I'm trying to find out how I can obtain Tasigna for a minimal cost. It runs $10,000 a month. How can I get it cheaper? ## Hello. Laurie! How are you doing? I am sorry about the problem that you're having. These medications are incredibly expensive. The best idea I have is for you to contact your nearest large hospital and ask if they have a social work or social assistance department. There are usually resources to help people that don't have coverage for those types of medications. Does anyone else have any ideas?

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My wife is on tasigna for over a year now and has gad some moderate heart problems first a slim heart rate 50bpm then latter up to 170bpm. Not on the same day. But also a lot of unexplained pains. Dr says it's not tasigna but only started happening once started on them ## According to the U.S. FDA it can cause those types of symptoms as side effects. She may also experience nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, difficulty moving and loss of voice. How long will she be taking it? Does she take any other medications? ## I would check out all the lawsuits lately, it’s insane the conditions tasigna can cause! I reached out because of my own terrible side effects.

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I am having a very difficult time with acid reflux while taking tasigna. My doctor doesn't approve any of the acid reflux medicine as they are unsafe. Do anyone know of a safe and effective option? ## Hi Val, I agree with your doctor’s statement about acid reflux medications being regarded as unsafe, despite a drug company’s effective marketing tactics and 'happy-go-lucky' commercials advertised on TV. My dad was taking Prilosec for several months before eventually switching over to having green drinks and/or manuka honey w/ apple cider vinegar as a safer alternative to successfully counteract his acid reflux and heartburn (associated with esophagitis and having a relatively poor diet). So that may be something to taking into consideration... Just a side note: On...

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Drug Index

Nilotinib, sold under the brand name Tasigna marketed worldwide by Novartis, is a medication used to treat chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) which has the Philadelphia chromosome.[2] It may be used both in initial cases of chronic phase CML as well as in accelerated and chronic phase CML that has not responded to imatinib.[2][3] It is taken by mouth.[3] Common side effects may include low platelets, low white blood cells, anemia...

Please help. My husband has been diagnosed with CML. He was prescribed Tasigna by his doctor. My problem is there is no available meds of that kind in our country and when I check the prices online, jesus christ help! It is very expensive.

NDC Database

Tasigna 200 mg Oral Capsule by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ## Markings: NVR;TKI ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Yellow ## Package Codes: 0078-0526-51, 0078-0526-87 ## Active Ingredients: Nilotinib

NDC Database

Tasigna 150 mg Oral Capsule by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ## Markings: NVR;BCR ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Red ## Package Codes: 0078-0592-51, 0078-0592-87 ## Active Ingredients: Nilotinib

NDC Database

Tasigna 50 mg Oral Capsule by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ## Markings: NVR;ABL ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Red ## Package Codes: 0078-0951-66 ## Active Ingredients: Nilotinib