IMACY-100
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| Mechanism of Action | Imatinib specifically inhibits Bcr-Abl cell proliferation. It competes with ATP for the ATP binding site of the tyrosine kinases. In in-vitro tests imatinib inhibits Bcr-Abl, c-Abl and platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR) tyrosine kinase. |
| Drug Formulation | Imatinib is administered orally and is formulated in hard capsules or tablets as a salt (Imatinib methane sulfonate or mesylate). Each tablet contains 100 or 400 mg of Imatinib free base. The recommended dosage for adult patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive CML at its various phases (chronic, accelerated, blast crisis) or Kit-positive unresectable and /or metastatic GIST is 400mg or 600mg given once daily with a meal, as a monotherapy. In children with CML, daily doses range from 260mg/m2 to 340mg/m2. The treatment is continued until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. |
| PharmacoKinetics | Absorption: Imatinib is rapidly absorbed after oral administration with a peak plasma concentration at 2 hrs. The bioavailability of Imatinib is ∼ 98% which is irrespective of oral formulation (solution, capsule or tablet) or dosage (100mg or 400mg). Distribution: Imatinib is extensively distributed into tissues and highly protein bound, predominantly to albumin and α1-glycoprotein (AGP), which is translated into a large volume of distribution of 435 L and a long half life of 18 hrs. Imatinib only penetrates in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to a limited extent. Metabolism: Imatinib is primarily metabolized through CYP3A4 and CYP3A5 with CYP2D6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19 and CYP1A2 playing a minor role. Patients carrying a polymorphism in CYP2D6 (*4 allele) show a reduced apparent clearance indicating that CYP2D6 appears to be important in-vivo in the metabolism of Imatinib. The main metabolite is CGP74588 which represents approximately 10% of the Imatinib AUC and has similar potency in vitro. Excretion: Imatinib is mainly eliminated through the liver. The kidneys only excrete a minimal amount of the drug and its metabolites. Of a single dose Imatinib in healthy volunteers 81% of the dose was recovered in urine and feces in 7 days. |
| Adverse Reactions | Patients should be advised to tell their doctor if they experience side effects during Imatinib therapy including fever, shortness of breath, blood in their stools, jaundice, sudden weight gain, symptoms of cardiac failure, or if they have a history of cardiac disease or risk factors for cardiac failure. |
| Contraindications | Use of Imatinib mesylate is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Imatinib or to any other component of Imatinib mesylate. |
| Breast feeding | Both Imatinib and its active metabolite can be distributed into human milk. |
| Fertility | Patients concerned about their fertility on Imatinib treatment should consult with their physician. |
| Drug Interactions | When Imatinib is co-administered with other medicinal products, there is a potential for drug interactions. Caution should be used when taking Imatinib with protease inhibitors, azole antifungals, certain macrolides, CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic window, or warfarin and other coumarin derivatives. |
| Duration of Action | Approximately 18 h. |
| Dosage | Doses of 400 mg or 600 mg should be administered once daily, whereas a dose of 800 mg should be administered as 400 mg twice a day. |
| Storage | Do not store above 30°C. Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture. Keep all medications away from children and pets. |
| Overdose | Overdose can cause severe muscle cramps. |
| Warnings | Pregnancy: Women of childbearing potential should be advised to avoid becoming pregnant. |
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