apotinib 400 tablet - Imatinib mesylate (400mg) medicine

Apotinib 400 Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects

4.5 (19 reviews)
๐Ÿญ BDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 21, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 21, 2026

What is apotinib 400 tablet used for?

Apotinib 400 Tablet contains Imatinib mesylate, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor used to treat certain cancers like chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). It works by blocking abnormal proteins that signal cancer cells to multiply.

  • Generic Name: Imatinib mesylate (400mg)
  • Manufacturer: BDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š apotinib 400 tablet Uses & Benefits

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๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Imatinib mesylate (400mg)
Brand Nameapotinib 400 tablet
ManufacturerBDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action ClassTyrosine kinase inhibitors
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageRoom temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take apotinib 400 tablet

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

Dosage Timeline

๐ŸŒ… Morning โœ… โ˜€๏ธ Afternoon โŒ ๐ŸŒ† Evening โœ… ๐ŸŒ™ Night โŒ

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of apotinib 400 tablet

  • Edema (swelling)
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Muscle cramp
  • Musculoskeletal (bone
  • muscle or joint) pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Rash
  • Fatigue
  • Abdominal pain

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Warfarin Major Increased bleeding risk
CYP3A4 inhibitors Moderate Increased imatinib concentration
Acetaminophen Minor Possible hepatotoxicity

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

Liver
Moderate
Kidney
Low
Heart
Low

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 21, 2026

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๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes for apotinib 400 tablet

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Alternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Imatinib mesylate (400mg)):

Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

โญ User Reviews

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Certified Buyer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

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