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Tasigna and Pancreatitis

Result of checking the interaction of drug Tasigna and disease Pancreatitis for safety when used together.

Check result:

Tasigna <> Pancreatitis

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Nilotinib can cause increases in serum lipase. Patients with a previous history of pancreatitis might be at increased risk and should be monitored carefully for lipase elevations and any abdominal symptoms. Serum lipase should be monitored monthly or as clinically indicated and treatment might need to be interrupted until pancreatitis is excluded as a diagnosis.

Tasigna

Generic Name: nilotinib

Brand Name: Tasigna

Synonyms: n.a.

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