Nitib 140mg Capsule

Nitib 140mg Capsule is used in the treatment of mantle-cell lymphoma and blood cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia). It is also used in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia who have received at least one prior therapy. Nitib 140mg Capsule is taken in a dose as advised by the doctor. The duration of treatment varies on the basis of your response to treatment. Your doctor may get regular blood tests to check number of blood cells during treatment with this medicine. It is known to reduce the number of blood cells in your blood thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. It may cause headache, diarrhea, and nausea as its side effects.

• Mantle-cell lymphoma
• Blood cancer (Chronic lymphocytic leukemia)

Nitib 140mg Capsule is a Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor. 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.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Nitib 140mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Headache
• Fever
• Diarrhea
• Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
• Nausea
• Low blood platelets
• Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
• Fatigue
• Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
• Rash
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Bruising
• Muscle spasm
• Hemorrhage
• Pneumonia
• Cough
• Dry eye
• High blood pressure
• Weight loss
• Urinary tract infection
• Peripheral edema
• Subdural hematoma
• Second primary malignancies

AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Nitib 140mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Nitib 140mg 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 feedingCAUTION

Nitib 140mg Capsule should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

DrivingUNSAFE

Nitib 140mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

KidneyCAUTION

Nitib 140mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Nitib 140mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Nitib 140mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Nitib 140mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Chemical Class

Diphenylethers Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Anti neoplastics

Action Class

Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors