Nilotinib (Oral Route)

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Proper Use

Take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. Do not change the dose or stop using this medicine without checking first with your doctor.

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions. Ask your pharmacist for the medication guide if you do not have one.

It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach (at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal).

Swallow the capsule whole with water. If you have trouble swallowing the capsule, the capsules can be opened and the contents can be sprinkled in one teaspoon of applesauce. This mixture must be taken immediately within 15 minutes and should not be stored for later use.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For oral dosage form (capsules):
  • For the treatment of Ph+ CML-CP and CML-AP after other treatments have failed:
    • Adults—400 milligrams (mg) two times a day, with about 12 hours between the two doses. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
  • For the treatment of newly diagnosed Ph+ CML-CP:
    • Adults—300 milligrams (mg) two times a day, with about 12 hours between the two doses. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed.
    • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

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