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Brand Tasigna 200 mg from Canada by Novartis

The brand Tasigna 200 mg comes from Canada manufactured by Novartis. It is available in the quantity of 28 capsules.

Tasigna (Nilotinib) Information

Tasigna, which contains the active ingredient nilotinib, is a targeted therapy medication known as a tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI). It is primarily used to treat a specific type of blood cancer called Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in both adults and children. It is often prescribed for patients newly diagnosed or for those who can no longer tolerate or have stopped responding to other leukemia treatments. The medication is taken by mouth as a capsule, typically twice daily, approximately 12 hours apart. Take Tasigna on an empty stomach. You must not eat for at least 2 hours before taking the dose and for at least 1 hour after taking it. Regular use at the same time each day helps keep the medication at an effective level in the bloodstream to control the growth of cancer cells.

The mechanism of action of nilotinib involves blocking the signal of an abnormal protein called Bcr-Abl. This protein acts like a "switch" that tells leukemia cells to multiply uncontrollably. By binding to this protein and turning the switch off, Tasigna slows down or stops the production of diseased white blood cells, allowing the bone marrow to produce healthy cells again.

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Do I need a prescription to order Tasigna 200 mg ?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Tasigna 200 mg.