NILOTINIB 200 mg (Ninlib) × 30 Capsules

Uses of Nilotinib

• Newly diagnosed chronic-phase CML
• CML resistant to previous treatment
• CML when other treatment is not tolerated

Benefits of Nilotinib

• Targets BCR-ABL cancer signals
• Reduces abnormal blood cells
• Helps control CML progression

How Does Nilotinib Work?

Nilotinib blocks the abnormal BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase produced by the Philadelphia chromosome. This protein continuously signals leukaemia cells to grow and survive. Blocking the signal reduces abnormal blood-cell production and helps control chronic myeloid leukaemia.

Possible Side Effects

• Rash or itching
• Nausea
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Reduced blood-cell counts

Precautions

• ECG and electrolyte monitoring may be required.
• Take exactly according to fasting instructions.
• Discuss heart, circulation, liver or pancreatic problems.
• Avoid grapefruit and interacting medicines.
• Avoid pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Nilotinib Price and Reimbursement Information by Country

Nilotinib prices may vary between countries depending on the brand, strength, pack size, pharmacy, insurance coverage, government subsidies, taxes and local healthcare policies. The following resources provide country-specific pricing, reimbursement, regulatory or medicine information.

• View medicinal-form and pricing information on NICE BNF (UK) – https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/nilotinib-specialist-drug/medicinal-forms/
• View Nilotinib medicine information on Drugs.com (USA) – https://www.drugs.com/nilotinib.html
• View PBS pricing and subsidy information (Australia) – https://www.pbs.gov.au/medicine/item/12887G-9171Q-12867F-12858R-12885E
• View current Tasigna prescribing information on DailyMed (USA) – https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=human&query=TASIGNA