Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Nilotinib
Chemical Class
n-phenylbenzamides
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
ATC Code
L01EA03
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Nitonib?
Uses
Nilotinib is used in adults and children at least 1 year old to treat a type of blood cancer called Philadelphia chromosome-positive chro...
How It Works
Chemical Class
n-phenylbenzamides
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
Nilotinib also known as AMN 107, AMN 107. . It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to n-phenylbenzamides. It belongs to Tyrosine kinase inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Nilotinib is 529.51.
How to Take It
1
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Your dose
Safety Alerts
You should not use nilotinib if you are allergic to it, or if you have: low blood levels of potassium or magnesium
or a heart rhythm disorder called long QT syndrome
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had: heart problems such as irregular heartbeats, or long QT syndrome (in you or a family member)
blood circulation problems in your legs
bleeding problems
Important Warnings
You should not use nilotinib if you have long QT syndrome , or low blood levels of potassium or magnesium
Nilotinib can cause a serious heart problem, especially if you use certain other medicines at the same time
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
Your heart function may need to be checked before and during treatment with nilotinib
Call your doctor right away if you have fast or pounding heartbeats, shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. You may feel faint while taking nilotinib. Call your doctor right away if you have fast or pounding heartbeatsshortness of breathand sudden dizziness. Nilotinib may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: fluid retention --shortness of breath (even while lying down)swellingrapid weight gain (especially in your face and midsection)bleeding symptoms --nosebleeds or any bleeding that will not stopweaknessdizzinesspink or brown urinebloody or tarry stools
Drug Interactions
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medicines at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you use
which may increase side effects or make the medicines less effective. Nilotinib can cause a serious heart problem. Your risk may be higher if you also use certain other medicines for infections
asthma
heart problems
high blood pressure
depression
mental illness
cancer
Storage
capsule Store Between 15°C-30°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 280,817.09
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 120 · approved 24 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 120Rs 280,817.09
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Nilotinib, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Tasigna
150mg
Rs 243,131.97 ceiling
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Rs 280,822.42 ceiling
No DRAP alertsHimmel Pharmaceuticals Private Limited
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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