Introduction
Package Leaflet: Information for the Patient
Nilotinib Stada 50 mg hard capsules EFG
Nilotinib Stada 150 mg hard capsules EFG
Nilotinib Stada 200 mg hard capsules EFG
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- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
- If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
- If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
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- What Nilotinib Stada is and what it is used for
- What you need to know before taking Nilotinib Stada
- How to take Nilotinib Stada
- Possible side effects
- Storage of Nilotinib Stada
- Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Nilotinib Stada is and what it is used for
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Nilotinib Stada is a medicine that contains the active substance nilotinib.
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Nilotinib is used to treat a type of leukaemia called Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). CML is a cancer of the blood that causes the body to produce too many abnormal white blood cells.
Nilotinib is used in adult and child patients with newly diagnosed CML or in patients with CML who are no longer benefiting from previous treatment, including imatinib. It is also used in adult and child patients who have experienced severe side effects with previous treatment and cannot continue to take it.
How Nilotinib Stada works
In patients with CML, a change in the DNA (genetic material) creates a signal that causes the body to produce abnormal white blood cells. Nilotinib blocks this signal and thus interrupts the production of these cells.
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During treatment, regular checks will be carried out, including blood tests. These tests will check:
- the number of blood cells in the body (white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets) to see if nilotinib is being tolerated.
- the function of the pancreas and liver to see if nilotinib is being tolerated.
- the body's electrolytes (potassium, magnesium). These are important for the heart to work properly.
- the level of sugar and fat in the blood.
Your heart rate will also be checked using a machine that measures the electrical activity of the heart (a test called an “ECG”).
Your doctor will regularly assess your treatment and decide if you should continue taking nilotinib. If your doctor tells you to stop taking this medicine, they will continue to monitor your CML and may tell you to restart treatment with nilotinib if necessary.
If you have any questions about how nilotinib works or why it has been prescribed for you or your child, ask your doctor.
2. What you need to know before taking Nilotinib Stada
Follow your doctor's instructions carefully, even if they are different from the general information contained in this leaflet.
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- if you are allergic to nilotinib or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
If you think you may be allergic, tell your doctor before taking nilotinib.
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Tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting to take nilotinib:
- if you have had heart problems in the past, such as a heart attack, chest pain (angina), problems with blood flow to your brain (stroke) or problems with blood flow to your leg (peripheral arterial disease) or if you have risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or problems with the level of fat in your blood (lipid disorders).
- if you have a heart condition, such as an abnormal electrical signal called “prolonged QT interval”.
- if you are taking medicines that lower cholesterol(statins) or that affect heart rhythm (anti-arrhythmics) or liver function (see Using Nilotinib Stada with other medicines).
- if you have low levels of potassium or magnesium.
- if you have liver or pancreas problems.
- if you have symptoms such as easy bruising, feeling tired, or difficulty breathing or have had repeated infections.
- if you have had surgery to remove your entire stomach (total gastrectomy).
- if you have ever had or may currently have a hepatitis B virus infection.
- This is because nilotinib could cause hepatitis B to become active again, which can be fatal in some cases. Your doctor will carefully check for signs of this infection before starting treatment.
If any of these apply to you or your child, tell your doctor.
During treatment with nilotinib
- if you experience fainting (loss of consciousness) or have an irregular heart rhythm while taking this medicine, tell your doctor immediatelyas this can be a sign of a serious heart problem. Prolonged QT interval or irregular heart rhythm can cause sudden death. There have been rare reports of sudden death in patients taking nilotinib.
- if you experience sudden heart palpitations, severe muscle weakness, or paralysis, seizures, or sudden changes in behaviour or level of alertness, tell your doctor immediatelyas this can be a sign of a condition called tumour lysis syndrome. There have been rare reports of tumour lysis syndrome in patients treated with nilotinib.
- if you develop chest pain or discomfort, numbness or weakness, walking problems or speech problems, pain, discolouration, or a feeling of coldness in a limb, tell your doctor immediatelyas this can be a sign of a cardiovascular event. There have been reports of serious cardiovascular events, including problems with blood flow to the leg (peripheral arterial disease), heart disease (ischaemic heart disease), and problems with blood flow to the brain (cerebrovascular disease) in patients taking nilotinib. Your doctor should check your levels of fat (lipids) and sugar in your blood before starting treatment with nilotinib and during treatment.
- if you develop swelling of the feet or hands, general swelling, or rapid weight gain, tell your doctor as these can be signs of serious fluid retention. There have been rare reports of serious fluid retention in patients treated with nilotinib.
If you are the parent of a child being treated with nilotinib, tell your doctor if any of the above conditions apply to your child.
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Nilotinib is used to treat children and adolescents with CML. There is no experience with the use of this medicine in children under 2 years of age. There is limited experience in children under 10 years of age with newly diagnosed CML and limited experience in children under 6 years of age who are not benefiting from previous treatment for CML, including imatinib.
Some children and adolescents taking nilotinib may have slower than normal growth. Your doctor will monitor growth during regular visits.
Other medicines and Nilotinib Stada
Nilotinib may interfere with some medicines.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. These include, in particular:
- anti-arrhythmics – used to treat irregular heart rhythm;
- chloroquine, halofantrine, clarithromycin, haloperidol, methadone, moxifloxacin – medicines that may have an unwanted effect on the heart's electrical activity;
- ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, clarithromycin, telithromycin – used to treat infections;
- ritonavir – a protease inhibitor used to treat HIV;
- carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin – used to treat epilepsy;
- rifampicin – used to treat tuberculosis;
- St John's Wort – a herbal product used to treat depression and other conditions (also known as Hypericum perforatum);
- midazolam – used to relieve anxiety before surgery;
- alfentanil and fentanyl – used to treat pain and as sedatives before or during surgery or medical procedures;
- ciclosporin, sirolimus, and tacrolimus – medicines that suppress the body's immune system and are used to prevent organ rejection in patients who have had a liver, heart, or kidney transplant;
- dihydroergotamine and ergotamine – used to treat dementia;
- lovastatin, simvastatin – used to treat high levels of fat in the blood;
- warfarin – used to treat blood clotting disorders (such as blood clots or thrombosis);
- astemizole, terfenadine, cisapride, pimozide, quinidine, bepridil, or ergot alkaloids (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine).
These medicines should be avoided during treatment with nilotinib. If you are taking any of these medicines, your doctor may prescribe alternative medicines.
If you are taking statins (a type of medicine that lowers cholesterol), talk to your doctor or pharmacist. If you take nilotinib with certain statins, this may increase the risk of muscle problems associated with statins, which can rarely cause serious muscle damage (rhabdomyolysis) that can lead to kidney damage.
Also, tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking nilotinib if you are taking any antacids, which are medicines for stomach acidity. These medicines should be taken separately from nilotinib:
- H2 blockers, which reduce stomach acid production. H2 blockers should be taken approximately 10 hours before and approximately 2 hours after taking nilotinib;
- antacids such as those containing aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone, which neutralise high stomach acidity. These antacids should be taken approximately 2 hours before or approximately 2 hours after taking nilotinib.
You should also tell your doctor if you are already taking nilotiniband are prescribed a new medicine that you have not taken before during treatment with nilotinib.
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Do not take nilotinib with food.Food can increase the absorption of nilotinib and thus increase the amount of nilotinib in the blood, possibly to a dangerous level. Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit. It can increase the amount of nilotinib in the blood, possibly to a dangerous level.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
- Nilotinib should not be used during pregnancyunless clearly necessary. If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor, who will discuss with you whether you can take this medicine during pregnancy.
- Women who can become pregnantshould use highly effective contraception during treatment and for up to 2 weeks after stopping treatment.
- Breast-feeding is not recommendedduring treatment with nilotinib and for 2 weeks after the last dose. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
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If you notice side effects (such as dizziness or vision problems) that may affect your ability to drive or use tools or machines after taking this medicine, you should not drive or use machines until the effect has worn off.
Ntada contains lactose
This medicine contains lactose (also known as milk sugar). If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact them before taking this medicine.
Nilotinib Stada 50 mg and 150 mg contain sodium
This medicine contains less than 23 mg of sodium (1 mmol) per dose; this is essentially “sodium-free”.
3. How to take Nilotinib Stada
Follow the instructions for administration of this medicine carefully, as given by your doctor or pharmacist. If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Use in adults
- Patients with newly diagnosed CML:The recommended dose is 600 mg per day. The dose is achieved by taking two 150 mg hard capsules twice a day.
- Patients with CML who are not benefiting from previous treatment:The recommended dose is 800 mg per day. This dose is achieved by taking two 200 mg capsules twice a day.
Use in children and adolescents
- The dose given to your child will depend on their body weight and height. The doctor will calculate the correct dose to be used and tell you which and how many nilotinib capsules to give to your child. The total daily dose given to your child should not exceed 800 mg.
Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose depending on how your child responds to treatment.
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Nilotinib can be used in patients aged 65 years and over at the same dose as for other adults.
When to take nilotinib
Take the hard capsules:
- twice a day (approximately every 12 hours);
- at least 2 hours after eating;
- and then wait 1 hour before eating again.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any doubts about when to take this medicine. Taking nilotinib at the same time every day will help you remember to take the hard capsules.
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- Swallow the hard capsules whole with water.
- Do not take any food with the hard capsules.
- Do not open the hard capsules. If you or your child have difficulty swallowing the capsule whole, you should use other nilotinib medicines instead of Nilotinib Stada.
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Take nilotinib every day for as long as your doctor tells you. This is a long-term treatment. Your doctor will regularly check your condition to see if the treatment is having the desired effect.
Your doctor may consider stopping your treatment with nilotinib based on specific criteria. If you have any doubts about how long you should take nilotinib, ask your doctor.
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If you have taken more nilotinib than you should, or if someone else has taken your hard capsules, contact a doctor or hospital straight away. Show the pack of hard capsules and this leaflet. You may need medical treatment.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, telephone: 91 562 04 20, stating the medicine and the amount taken.
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If you forget to take a dose, take the next dose at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten capsule.
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Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to. Stopping treatment with nilotinib without your doctor's recommendation may put you at risk of your disease getting worse, which could be fatal. Make sure to discuss this with your doctor, nurse, and/or pharmacist if you are thinking of stopping treatment with nilotinib.
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Your doctor will regularly assess your treatment with a specific diagnostic test and decide if you should continue taking this medicine. If your doctor tells you to stop taking nilotinib, they will continue to monitor your CML before, during, and after stopping nilotinib and may tell you to restart treatment with nilotinib if necessary.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Most side effects are mild to moderate and usually disappear after a few days or weeks of treatment.
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- signs of musculoskeletal pain: pain in the joints and muscles
- signs of cardiac disorders: pain or discomfort in the chest, high or low blood pressure, irregular heartbeat (fast or slow), palpitations (feeling of rapid heartbeats), fainting, bluish discoloration of the lips, tongue, or skin
- signs of arterial obstruction: pain, discomfort, weakness, or cramps in the leg muscles, which may be due to decreased blood flow, ulcers on the legs or arms that heal slowly or do not heal, and noticeable changes in color (bluish or pale) or temperature (cold) in the affected legs, arms, toes, or fingers
- signs of hypothyroidism: weight gain, fatigue, hair loss, muscle weakness, feeling of cold
- signs of hyperthyroidism: rapid heartbeats, bulging eyes, weight loss, swelling in the front of the neck
- signs of renal or urinary tract disorders: thirst, dry skin, irritability, darkening of urine, decreased urine output, difficulty and pain when urinating, exaggerated need to urinate, blood in urine, abnormal urine color
- signs of high blood sugar levels: excessive thirst, high urine volume, increased appetite with weight loss, fatigue
- signs of vertigo: dizziness or feeling of spinning
- signs of pancreatitis: severe pain in the upper abdomen (middle or left)
- signs of skin disorders: painful red lumps, skin pain, skin redness, scaling or blisters
- signs of water retention: rapid weight gain, swelling of hands, ankles, feet, or face
- signs of migraine: severe headache often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light
- signs of blood disorders: fever, easy bruising or unexplained bleeding, severe or frequent infections, unexplained weakness
- signs of blood clotting in a vein: swelling and pain in a part of the body
- signs of nervous system disorders: weakness or paralysis of the limbs or face, difficulty speaking, severe headache, seeing, feeling, or hearing things that do not exist, changes in vision, loss of consciousness, confusion, disorientation, tremors, tingling sensation, pain, or numbness in the fingers of the hands and feet
- signs of pulmonary disorders: difficulty breathing or pain when breathing, cough, wheezing with or without fever, swelling of feet or legs
- signs of gastrointestinal disorders: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting with blood, black or bloody stools, constipation, acidity, stomach reflux, bloated abdomen
- signs of liver disorders: yellowing of skin and eyes, nausea, loss of appetite, darkening of urine
- signs of liver infection: recurrence (reactivation of hepatitis B infection)
- signs of eye disorders: visual disturbances including blurred vision, double vision, or flashes of light, decreased sharpness or loss of vision, blood in the eye, increased sensitivity of the eyes to light, eye pain, redness, itching, or irritation, dry eye, swelling, or itching of the eyelids
- signs of electrolyte imbalance: nausea, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeats, cloudy urine, fatigue, and/or joint discomfort associated with abnormal blood test results (such as high levels of potassium, uric acid, and phosphorus, and low levels of calcium)
Contact your doctor immediately if you notice any of the adverse effects described.
Some adverse reactions are very common(may affect more than 1 in 10 patients)
- diarrhea
- headache
- lack of energy
- muscle pain
- itching, rash
- nausea
- constipation
- vomiting
- hair loss
- pain in the limbs, bone pain, and spinal pain when stopping treatment with nilotinib
- growth retardation in children and adolescents
- upper respiratory tract infection, including sore throat and nasal secretion or congestion, sneezing
- low levels of blood cells (red blood cells, platelets) or hemoglobin
- high levels of lipase in blood (pancreatic function)
- high levels of bilirubin in blood (liver function)
- high levels of alanine aminotransferases in blood (liver enzymes)
Some adverse reactions are common(may affect up to 1 in 10 patients)
- pneumonia
- abdominal pain, stomach discomfort after meals, flatulence, abdominal swelling
- pain in the bones, muscle spasms
- pain (including pain in the neck)
- dry skin, acne, decreased skin sensitivity
- weight gain or loss
- insomnia, depression, anxiety
- night sweats, excessive sweating
- general feeling of discomfort
- nosebleeds
- signs of gout: pain and swelling in the joints
- inability to achieve or maintain an erection
- flu-like symptoms
- sore throat
- bronchitis
- ear pain, hearing noises (such as ringing, buzzing) that do not come from any external source (also called tinnitus)
- hemorrhoids
- heavy periods
- itching in the hair follicles
- oral or vaginal candidiasis
- signs of conjunctivitis: eye discharge with itching, redness, and swelling
- eye irritation, red eyes
- signs of hypertension: high blood pressure, headache, dizziness
- hot flashes
- signs of peripheral arterial occlusive disease: pain, discomfort, weakness, or cramps in the leg muscles, which may be due to decreased blood flow, ulcers on the legs or arms that heal slowly or do not heal, and noticeable changes in color (bluish or pale) or temperature (cold) in the affected legs or arms
- difficulty breathing (also called dyspnea)
- mouth sores with gum inflammation (also called stomatitis)
- high levels of amylase in blood (pancreatic function)
- high levels of creatinine in blood (kidney function)
- high levels of alkaline phosphatase or creatine phosphokinase in blood
- high levels of aspartate aminotransferases (liver enzymes) in blood
- high levels of gamma-glutamyltransferase (liver enzymes) in blood
- signs of leukopenia or neutropenia: low level of white blood cells
- increase in the number of platelets or white blood cells in blood
- low levels of magnesium, potassium, sodium, calcium, or phosphorus in blood
- high levels of potassium, calcium, or phosphorus in blood
- high levels of fats in blood (including cholesterol)
- high levels of uric acid in blood
Some adverse reactions are uncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100 patients)
- allergy (hypersensitivity to nilotinib)
- dry mouth
- breast pain
- pain or discomfort in the side
- increased appetite
- breast enlargement in men
- herpes virus infection
- muscle and joint stiffness, joint swelling
- feeling of temperature change in the body (including feeling of heat, feeling of cold)
- altered sense of taste
- increased frequency of urination
- signs of stomach lining inflammation: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal distension
- memory loss
- skin cyst, thinning or thickening of the skin, thickening of the outer layer of the skin, skin discoloration
- signs of psoriasis: thickened patches of red/silver skin
- increased sensitivity of the skin to light
- difficulty hearing
- joint inflammation
- urinary incontinence
- intestinal inflammation (also called enterocolitis)
- anal abscess
- swelling in the nipple
- symptoms of restless legs syndrome (an irresistible urge to move a part of the body, usually the leg, accompanied by uncomfortable sensations)
- signs of sepsis: fever, chest pain, increased heart rate, difficulty breathing or rapid breathing
- skin infection (subcutaneous abscess)
- skin wart
- increase in a specific type of white blood cell (called eosinophils)
- signs of lymphopenia: low levels of white blood cells
- high levels of parathyroid hormone in blood (a hormone that regulates calcium and phosphorus levels)
- high levels of lactate dehydrogenase in blood (an enzyme)
- signs of low blood sugar levels: nausea, sweating, weakness, dizziness, tremors, headache
- dehydration
- abnormal levels of fat in the blood
- involuntary movements (also called tremor)
- difficulty concentrating
- unpleasant and abnormal sensation when touching (also called dysesthesia)
- fatigue (also called exhaustion)
- feeling of numbness or tingling in the fingers of the hands and feet (also called peripheral neuropathy)
- paralysis of any facial muscle
- red spot on the white of the eye caused by broken blood vessels (also called conjunctival hemorrhage)
- blood in the eyes (also called ocular hemorrhage)
- eye irritation
- signs of heart attack (also called myocardial infarction): sudden and crushing chest pain, fatigue, irregular heartbeats
- signs of heart murmur: fatigue, chest discomfort, dizziness, chest pain, palpitations
- fungal infection of the feet
- signs of heart failure: shortness of breath, difficulty breathing when lying down, swelling of the feet or legs
- pain behind the sternum (also called pericarditis)
- signs of hypertensive crisis: severe headache, dizziness, nausea
- pain in the legs and weakness caused by walking (also called intermittent claudication)
- signs of arterial occlusion: possible high blood pressure, painful cramps in one or both hips, thighs, or calf muscles after performing certain activities such as walking or climbing stairs, numbness or weakness in the legs
- bruises (when you have not injured yourself)
- fat deposits in the arteries that can cause obstruction (also called arteriosclerosis)
- signs of low blood pressure (also called hypotension): dizziness, dizziness, or fainting
- signs of pulmonary edema: shortness of breath
- signs of pleural effusion: accumulation of fluid between the layers of tissue that cover the lungs and the chest cavity (which, if severe, can decrease the heart's ability to pump blood), chest pain, cough, hiccups, rapid breathing
- signs of interstitial lung disease: cough, difficulty breathing, pain when breathing
- signs of pleurisy: chest pain
- signs of pleurisy: cough, painful breathing
- hoarse voice
- signs of pulmonary hypertension: high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries
- wheezing
- tooth sensitivity
- signs of inflammation (also called gingivitis): bleeding gums, sensitive or swollen gums
- high levels of urea in blood (kidney function)
- change in blood proteins (low level of globulins or presence of paraprotein)
- high levels of unconjugated bilirubin in blood
- high levels of troponins in blood
Some adverse reactions are rare(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 patients)
- redness and/or swelling and possibly peeling of the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet (called hand-foot syndrome)
- warts in the mouth
- feeling of hardening or stiffness in the breasts
- inflammation of the thyroid gland (also called thyroiditis)
- altered or depressed mood
- signs of secondary hyperparathyroidism: bone and joint pain, excessive urination, abdominal pain, weakness, fatigue
- signs of cerebral artery occlusion: loss of vision in part or all of both eyes, double vision, vertigo (feeling that everything is spinning), numbness or tingling, loss of coordination, dizziness, or confusion
- brain swelling (possible headache and/or changes in mental state)
- signs of optic neuritis: blurred vision, loss of vision
- signs of cardiac dysfunction (reduced ejection fraction): fatigue, chest discomfort, dizziness, pain, palpitations
- low or high levels of insulin in blood (a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels)
- low levels of C-peptide of insulin in blood (pancreatic function)
- sudden death
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- signs of cardiac dysfunction (ventricular dysfunction): difficulty breathing, effort at rest, irregular heartbeats, chest discomfort, dizziness, pain, palpitations, excessive urination, swelling in the feet, ankles, and abdomen
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If you experience any type of adverse effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible adverse effect that is not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. Storage of Nilotinib Stada
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiration date stated on the packaging and on the blister after CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
- Only for the 50 mg dose packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC//Al blisters:
Do not store above 30 ºC
For the 150 mg and 200 mg doses packaged in PVC/PE/PVdC//Al blisters
and
For the 50 mg, 150 mg, and 200 mg doses packaged in OPA/Al/PVC//Al blisters:
This medicine does not require special storage conditions.
- Do not use this medicine if you notice that the packaging is damaged or shows signs of tampering.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Deposit the packaging and medicines you no longer need at the SIGRE collection point in the pharmacy. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medicines you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.
6. Packaging Contents and Additional Information
Composition of Nilotinib Stada
- The active ingredient is nilotinib.
- Each 50 mg hard capsule contains 50 mg of nilotinib (as hydrochloride dihydrate).
The other ingredients are:
Capsule content: lactose monohydrate, crospovidone type A (E1202), colloidal anhydrous silica (E551), magnesium stearate (E470b).
The hard capsule shell: hypromellose (E464), purified water, carrageenan (E407), potassium chloride (E508), erythrosine (E127), yellow iron oxide (E172), red iron oxide (E172), titanium dioxide (E171).
Printing ink: shellac (E904), propylene glycol (E1520), potassium hydroxide (E525), black iron oxide (E172).
See section 2, Nilotinib Stada 50 mg contains lactose and sodium.
- Each 150 mg hard capsule contains 150 mg of nilotinib (as hydrochloride dihydrate).
The other ingredients are:
Capsule content: lactose monohydrate, crospovidone type A (E1202), colloidal anhydrous silica (E551), magnesium stearate (E470b).
The hard capsule shell: hypromellose (E464), purified water, carrageenan (E407), potassium chloride (E508), erythrosine (E127), yellow iron oxide (E172), red iron oxide (E172), titanium dioxide (E171).
Printing ink: shellac (E904), propylene glycol (E1520), potassium hydroxide (E525), black iron oxide (E172).
See section 2, Nilotinib Stada 150 mg contains lactose and sodium.
- Each 200 mg hard capsule contains 200 mg of nilotinib (as hydrochloride dihydrate).
The other ingredients are:
Capsule content: lactose monohydrate, crospovidone type A (E1202), colloidal anhydrous silica (E551), magnesium stearate (E470b).
The hard capsule shell: hypromellose (E464), purified water, carrageenan (E407), potassium chloride (E508), yellow iron oxide (E172), titanium dioxide (E171).
Printing ink: shellac (E904), propylene glycol (E1520), potassium hydroxide (E525), black iron oxide (E172).
See section 2, Nilotinib Stada 200 mg contains lactose.
Appearance of Nilotinib Stada and Packaging Contents
Nilotinib 50 mg is presented as hard capsules (capsules) opaque, with a red cap and a light yellow body, size 4 (approximately 14.4 mm long) with the printing in horizontal “50 mg” in black on the body. The hard capsules contain white to yellowish powder.
Nilotinib 150 mg is presented as hard capsules (capsules) opaque, red, size 1 (approximately 19.3 mm long) with the printing in horizontal “150 mg” in black on the body. The hard capsules contain white to yellowish powder.
Nilotinib 200 mg is presented as hard capsules (capsules) opaque, light yellow, size 0 (approximately 21.4 mm long) with the printing in horizontal “200 mg” in black on the body. The hard capsules contain white to yellowish powder.
Nilotinib 50 mg is packaged in blisters or unit dose blisters of PVC/PE/PVdC//Al or OPA/Al/PVC//Al in:
Package containing 40 capsules and multiple package containing 120 capsules (3 packages of 40).
Package containing 40 capsules in unit dose blisters and multiple package containing 120 capsules (3 packages of 40) in unit dose blisters.
Nilotinib 150 mg is packaged in blisters or unit dose blisters of PVC/PE/PVdC//Al or OPA/Al/PVC//Al in:
Package containing 28, 40 capsules and multiple package containing 112 (4 packages of 28), 120 (3 packages of 40) and 392 capsules (14 packages of 28).
Package containing 28, 40 capsules in unit dose blisters and multiple package containing 112 (4 packages of 28), 120 (3 packages of 40) and 392 capsules (14 packages of 28) in unit dose blisters.
Nilotinib 200 mg is packaged in blisters or unit dose blisters of PVC/PE/PVdC//Al or OPA/Al/PVC//Al in:
Package containing 28, 40 capsules and multiple package containing 112 (4 packages of 28), 120 (3 packages of 40) and 392 capsules (14 packages of 28).
Package containing 28, 40 capsules in unit dose blisters and multiple package containing 112 (4 packages of 28), 120 (3 packages of 40) and 392 capsules (14 packages of 28) in unit dose blisters.
Only some package sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer
Marketing Authorization Holder
Laboratorio STADA, S.L.
Frederic Mompou, 5
08960 Sant Just Desvern (Barcelona)
Spain
info@stada.es
Manufacturer
PharOS Pharmaceutical Oriented Services Ltd.
Lesvou Street End, Thesi Loggos Industrial Zone,
Metamorfossi, 144 52,
Greece
or
STADA Arzneimittel AG
Stadastrasse 2 – 18, 61118 Bad Vilbel
Germany
or
Clonmel Healthcare Ltd.
Waterford Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary,
Ireland
or
STADA Arzneimittel GmbH
Muthgasse 36/2, 1190 Wien
Austria
This medicinal product is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area under the following names:
Austria: Nilotinib STADA 50 mg Hartkapseln
Nilotinib STADA 150 mg Hartkapseln
Nilotinib STADA 200 mg Hartkapseln
Belgium: Nilotinib EG 50 mg hard capsules
Nilotinib EG 150 mg hard capsules
Nilotinib EG 200 mg hard capsules
Cyprus: Nilotinib Stada 50mg σκληρ? καψ?κιο
Nilotinib Stada 150mg σκληρ? καψ?κιο
Nilotinib Stada 200mg σκληρ? καψ?κιο
Czech Republic: Nilotinib STADA
Germany: Nilotinib AL 50 mg Hartkapseln
Nilotinib AL 150 mg Hartkapseln
Nilotinib AL 200 mg Hartkapseln
Denmark: Nilotinib STADA
Estonia: Nilotinib STADA
Greece: Nilotinib Stada
Spain: Nilotinib STADA 50 mg hard capsules EFG
Nilotinib STADA 150 mg hard capsules EFG
Nilotinib STADA 200 mg hard capsules EFG
Finland: Nilotinib STADA 50 mg kapseli, kova
Nilotinib STADA 150 mg kapseli, kova
Nilotinib STADA 200 mg kapseli, kova
France: NILOTINIB EG 50 mg, gélule
NILOTINIB EG 150 mg, gélule
NILOTINIB EG 200 mg, gélule
Croatia: Nilotinib STADA 50 mg tvrde kapsule
Nilotinib STADA 150 mg tvrde kapsule
Nilotinib STADA 200 mg tvrde kapsule
Hungary: Nilotinib STADA 50 mg kemény kapszula
Nilotinib STADA 150 mg kemény kapszula
Nilotinib STADA 200 mg kemény kapszula
Ireland: Nilotinib Clonmel 50 mg hard capsules
Nilotinib Clonmel 150 mg hard capsules
Nilotinib Clonmel 200 mg hard capsules
Iceland: Nilotinib STADA 50 mg hörð hylki
Nilotinib STADA 150 mg hörð hylki
Nilotinib STADA 200 mg hörð hylki
Italy: NILOTINIB EG
Lithuania: Nilotinib STADA 50 mg kietosios kapsulės
Nilotinib STADA 100 mg kietosios kapsulės
Nilotinib STADA 200 mg kietosios kapsulės
Luxembourg: Nilotinib EG 50 mg gélules
Nilotinib EG 150 mg gélules
Nilotinib EG 200 mg gélules
Latvia: Nilotinib STADA 50 mg cietas kapsulas
Nilotinib STADA 100 mg cietas kapsulas
Nilotinib STADA 200 mg cietas kapsulas
Malta: Nilotinib Clonmel 50 mg hard capsules
Nilotinib Clonmel 150 mg hard capsules
Nilotinib Clonmel 200 mg hard capsules
Netherlands: Nilotinib CF 50 mg, harde capsules
Nilotinib CF 150 mg, harde capsules
Nilotinib CF 200 mg, harde capsules
Norway: Nilotinib STADA
Poland: Nilotinib STADA
Portugal: Nilotinib Stada
Romania: Nilotinib Stada 50 mg capsule
Nilotinib Stada 150 mg capsule
Nilotinib Stada 200 mg capsule
Sweden: Nilotinib STADA
Slovenia: Nilotinib STADA 50 mg trde kapsule
Nilotinib STADA 150 mg trde kapsule
Nilotinib STADA 200 mg trde kapsule
Slovakia: Nilotinib STADA 50 mg tvrdé kapsuly
Nilotinib STADA 150 mg tvrdé kapsuly
Nilotinib STADA 200 mg tvrdé kapsuly
Date of the last revision of this leaflet:May 2024
Other sources of information
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Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/