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Nilotinib Torrent 150 mg hard capsules – patient leaflet, side effects, dosage

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Patient leaflet - Nilotinib Torrent 150 mg hard capsules

1. What Nilotinib Torrent is and what it is used for

What Nilotinib Torrent is

Nilotinib Torrent is a medicine containing an active substance called nilotinib.

What Nilotinib Torrent is used for

Nilotinib Torrent is used to treat a type of leukaemia called Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukaemia (Ph-positive CML). CML is a cancer of the blood which makes the body produce too many abnormal white blood cells. Nilotinib Torrent is used in adult and paediatric 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 paediatric patients who experienced serious side effects with previous treatment and are not able to continue taking it.

How Nilotinib Torrent works

In patients with CML, a change in DNA (genetic material) triggers a signal that tells the body to produce abnormal white blood cells. Nilotinib Torrent blocks this signal, and thus stops the production of these cells.

Monitoring during Nilotinib Torrent treatment

Regular tests, including blood tests, will be performed during treatment. These tests will monitor:

  • the amount of blood cells (white blood cells, red blood cells

    and platelets) in the body to see how Nilotinib Torrent is tolerated.

  • pancreas and liver function in the body to see how Nilotinib

    Torrent is tolerated.

  • the electrolytes in the body (potassium, magnesium).

    These are important in the functioning of the heart.

  • the level of sugar and fats in the blood.

The heart rate will also be checked using a machine that measures electrical activity of the heart (a test called an “ECG”). Your doctor will regularly evaluate your treatment and decide whether you should continue to take Nilotinib Torrent. If you are told to discontinue this medicine, your doctor will continue to monitor your CML and may tell you to re-start Nilotinib Torrent if your condition indicates that this is necessary. If you have any questions about how Nilotinib Torrent works or why it has been prescribed for you or your child, ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

2. What you need to know before you take Nilotinib Torrent

Follow all the doctor, nurse or pharmacist’s instructions carefully. They may differ from the general information contained in this leaflet.

Do not take Nilotinib Torrent

  • 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, nurse or pharmacist before taking Nilotinib Torrent.

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before taking Nilotinib Torrent:

  • if you have suffered prior cardiovascular events such as a

    heart attack, chest pain (angina), problems with the blood supply to your brain (stroke) or problems with the blood flow to your leg (claudication) or if you have risk factors for cardiovascular disease such as high blood pressure (hypertension), diabetes or problems with the level of fats in your blood (lipid disorders).

  • if you have a heart disorder, such as an abnormal electrical

    signal called “prolongation of the QT interval”.

  • if you are being treated with medicines that lower your

    blood cholesterol (statins), or affect the heartbeat (anti-arrhythmics) or the liver (see Other medicines and Nilotinib Torrent).

  • if you suffer from lack of potassium or magnesium.
  • if you have a liver or pancreas disorder.
  • if you have symptoms such as easy bruising, feeling tired

    or short of breath or have experienced repeated infections.

  • if you have had a surgical procedure involving the removal

    of the entire stomach (total gastrectomy).

  • if you have ever had or might now have a hepatitis B

    infection. This is because Nilotinib Torrent could cause hepatitis B to become active again, which can be fatal in some cases. Patients will be carefully checked by their doctor for signs of this infection before treatment is started. If any of these apply to you or your child, tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

During treatment with Nilotinib Torrent

  • if you faint (loss of consciousness) or have an irregular

    heart beat while taking this medicine, tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist immediately as this may be a sign of a serious heart condition. Prolongation of the QT interval or an irregular heart beat may lead to sudden death. Uncommon cases of sudden death have been reported in patients taking Nilotinib Torrent.

  • if you have sudden heart palpitations, severe muscle

    weakness or paralysis, seizures or sudden changes in your thinking or level of alertness, tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist immediately as this may be a sign of a fast breakdown of cancer cells called tumour lysis syndrome. Rare cases of tumour lysis syndrome have been reported in patients treated with Nilotinib Torrent.

  • if you develop chest pain or discomfort, numbness or

    weakness, problems with walking or with your speech, pain, discolouration or a cool feeling in a limb, tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist immediately as this may be a sign of a cardiovascular event. Serious cardiovascular events including problems with the blood flow to the leg (peripheral arterial occlusive disease), ischaemic heart disease and problems with the blood supply to the brain (ischaemic cerebrovascular disease) have been reported in patients taking Nilotinib Torrent. Your doctor should assess the level of fats (lipids) and sugar in your blood before initiating treatment with Nilotinib Torrent and during treatment.

  • if you develop swelling of the feet or hands, generalised

    swelling or rapid weight gain tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist as these may be signs of severe fluid retention. Uncommon cases of severe fluid retention have been reported in patients treated with Nilotinib Torrent. If you are the parent of a child who is being treated with Nilotinib Torrent, tell the doctor, nurse or pharmacist if any of the above conditions apply to your child.

Children and adolescents

Nilotinib Torrent is a treatment for children and adolescents with CML. There is no experience with the use of this medicine in children below 2 years of age. There is no experience with the use of Nilotinib Torrent in newly diagnosed children below 10 years of age and limited experience in patients below 6 years of age who are no longer benefiting from previous treatment for CML.

Some children and adolescents taking Nilotinib Torrent may have slower than normal growth. The doctor will monitor growth at regular visits.

Other medicines and Nilotinib Torrent

Nilotinib Torrent may interfere with some other medicines. Tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This includes in particular:

  • anti-arrhythmics – used to treat irregular heart beat;
  • chloroquine, halofantrine, clarithromycin, haloperidol,

    methadone, moxifloxacin - medicines that may have an unwanted effect on the electrical activity of the heart;

  • ketoconazole, itraconazole, voriconazole, clarithromycin,

    telithromycin – used to treat infections;

  • ritonavir – a medicine from the class “ antiproteases” 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 a sedative

      before or during surgery or medical procedures;

    • cyclosporine, sirolimus and tacrolimus – medicines that

      suppress the “self-defence” ability of the body and fight infections and are commonly used to prevent the rejection of transplanted organs such as the liver, heart and kidney;

    • dihydroergotamine and ergotamine – used to treat

      dementia;

    • lovastatin, simvastatin – used to treat high level of fats in

      blood;

    • warfarin – used to treat blood coagulation disorders (such

      as blood clots or thromboses);

    • astemizole, terfenadine, cisapride, pimozide, quinidine,

      bepridil or ergot alkaloids (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine). These medicines should be avoided during your treatment with Nilotinib Torrent. If you are taking any of these, your doctor might prescribe other alternative medicines.

If you are taking a statin (a type of medicine to lower your blood cholesterol), talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. If used with certain statins, Nilotinib Torrent may increase the risk of statin-related muscle problems, which on rare occasions can lead to serious muscle breakdown (rhabdomyolysis) resulting in kidney damage.

In addition, tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before taking Nilotinib Torrent if you are taking any antacids, which are medicines against heartburn. These medicines need to be taken separately from Nilotinib Torrent:

  • H2 blockers, which decrease the production of acid in the

    stomach. H2 blockers should be taken approximately 10 hours before and approximately 2 hours after you take Nilotinib Torrent;

  • antacids such as those containing aluminium hydroxide,

    magnesium hydroxide and simethicone, which neutralise high acidity in the stomach. These antacids should be taken approximately 2 hours before or approximately 2 hours after you take Nilotinib Torrent.

You should also tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are already taking Nilotinib Torrent and you are prescribed a new medicine that you have not taken previously during Nilotinib Torrent treatment.

Nilotinib Torrent with food and drink

Do not take Nilotinib Torrent with food. Food may enhance the absorption of Nilotinib Torrent and therefore increase the amount of Nilotinib Torrent in the blood, possibly to a harmful level. Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit. It may increase the amount of Nilotinib Torrent in the blood, possibly to a harmful level.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

  • Nilotinib Torrent is not recommended during pregnancy

    unless clearly necessary. If you are pregnant or think that you may be, tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist who will discuss with you whether you can take this medicine during your pregnancy.

  • Women who might get pregnant are advised to use highly

    effective contraception during treatment and for up to two weeks after ending treatment.

  • Breast-feeding is not recommended during treatment with

    Nilotinib Torrent and for two weeks after the last dose. Tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist 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, nurse or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Driving and using machines

If you experience side effects (such as dizziness or visual disorders) with a potential impact on the ability to safely drive or use any tools or machines after taking this medicine, you should refrain from these activities until the effect has disappeared.

Nilotinib Torrent contains lactose

This medicine contains lactose (also known as milk sugar). If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before taking this medicine.

3. How to take Nilotinib Torrent

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor, nurse or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist if you are not sure.

How much Nilotinib Torrent to take

Use in adults

  • Patients newly diagnosed with CML: The recommended

    dose is 600 mg per day. This dose is achieved by taking two hard capsules of 150 mg twice a day.

  • Patients who are no longer benefiting from previous

    treatment for CML: The recommended dose is 800 mg per day. This dose is achieved by taking two hard capsules of 200 mg twice a day.

Use in children and adolescents

  • The dose given to your child will depend on your child’s

    body weight and height. The doctor will calculate the correct dose to use and tell you which and how many capsules of Nilotinib Torrent to give to your child. The total daily dose you give to your child must not exceed 800 mg. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose depending on how you respond to treatment.

Older people (age 65 years and over)

Nilotinib Torrent can be used by people aged 65 years and over at the same dose as for other adults.

When to take Nilotinib Torrent

Take the hard capsules:

  • twice a day (approximately every 12 hours);
  • at least 2 hours after any food;
  • then wait 1 hour before eating again.

If you have questions about when to take this medicine, talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. Taking Nilotinib Torrent at the same time each day will help you remember when to take your hard capsules.

How to take Nilotinib Torrent

  • Swallow the hard capsules whole with water.
  • Do not take any food together with the hard capsules.
  • Patients with swallowing difficulties including paediatric

    patients that are not able to swallow the hard capsules other suitable medicinal product containing nilotinib should be used.

How long to take Nilotinib Torrent

Continue taking Nilotinib Torrent every day for as long as your doctor tells you. This is a long-term treatment. Your doctor will regularly monitor your condition to check that the treatment is having the desired effect.

Your doctor may consider discontinuing your treatment with Nilotinib Torrent based on specific criteria.

If you have questions about how long to take Nilotinib Torrent, talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

If you take more Nilotinib Torrent than you should

If you have taken more Nilotinib Torrent than you should have, or if someone else accidentally takes your hard capsules, contact a doctor, nurse, pharmacist or hospital for advice straight away. Show them the pack of hard capsules and this package leaflet. Medical treatment may be necessary. If you forget to take Nilotinib Torrent

If you miss a dose, take your next dose as scheduled. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten hard capsule. If you stop taking Nilotinib Torrent

Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. Stopping Nilotinib Torrent without your doctor’s recommendation places you at risk for worsening of your disease which could have life-threatening consequences. Be sure to discuss with your doctor, nurse, and/or pharmacist if you are considering stopping Nilotinib Torrent.

If your doctor recommends that you discontinue treatment with Nilotinib Torrent

Your doctor will regularly evaluate your treatment with a specific diagnostic test and decide whether you should continue to take this medicine. If you are told to discontinue Nilotinib Torrent, your doctor will continue to carefully monitor your CML before, during and after you have discontinued Nilotinib Torrent and may tell you to re-start Nilotinib Torrent if your condition indicates that this is necessary.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Most of the side effects are mild to moderate and will generally disappear after a few days to a few weeks of treatment.

Some side effects could be serious.

  • signs of musculoskeletal pain: pain in joints and muscles
  • signs of heart disorders: chest pain or discomfort, high or

    low blood pressure, irregular heart rhythm (fast or slow),

    palpitations (sensation of rapid heartbeat), fainting, blue discolouration of the lips, tongue or skin

    • signs of artery blockage: pain, discomfort, weakness

      or cramping in the leg muscles, which may be due to decreased blood flow, ulcers on the legs or arms that heal slowly or not at all and noticeable changes in colour (blueness or paleness) or temperature (coolness) of the affected leg, arm, toes or fingers

    • signs of underactive thyroid gland: weight gain, tiredness,

      hair loss, muscle weakness, feeling cold

    • signs of overactive thyroid gland: fast heartbeat, bulging

      eyes, weight loss, swelling at the front of the neck

    • signs of kidney or urinary tract disorders: thirst, dry skin,

      irritability, dark urine, decreased urine output, difficulty and pain when urinating, exaggerated sense of needing to urinate, blood in urine, abnormal urine colour

    • signs of high blood level of sugar: excessive thirst, high

      urine output, increased appetite with weight loss, tiredness

    • signs of vertigo: dizziness or spinning sensation
    • signs of pancreatitis: severe upper (middle or left)

      abdominal pain

    • signs of skin disorders: painful red lumps, skin pain, skin

      reddening, peeling 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 clotting within a vein: swelling and pain in one 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 are not there, changes in eyesight, loss of consciousness, confusion, disorientation, trembling, sensation of tingling, pain or numbness in fingers and toes

    • signs of lung disorders: difficulty breathing or painful

      breathing, cough, wheezing with or without fever, swelling of the feet or legs

    • signs of gastrointestinal disorders: abdominal pain, nausea,

      vomiting of blood, black or bloody stools, constipation, heartburn, stomach acid reflux, swollen abdomen

    • signs of liver disorders: yellow skin and eyes, nausea, loss

      of appetite, dark-coloured urine

    • signs of liver infection: recurrence (reactivation of hepatitis

      B infection)

    • signs of eye disorders: visual disturbances including

      blurred vision, double vision, or perceived flashes of light, decreased sharpness or loss of vision, blood in 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, shortness of

      breath, irregular heartbeat, clouding of urine, tiredness and/or joint discomfort associated with abnormal results of blood tests (such as high levels of potassium, uric acid and phosphorous and low levels of calcium) Contact your doctor, nurse or pharmacist immediately if you notice any of the above side effects.

Some side effects are very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)

  • diarrhoea
  • headache
  • lack of energy
  • muscle pain
  • itching, rash
  • nausea
  • constipation
  • vomiting
  • hair loss
  • pain in limbs, bone pain and spinal pain on discontinuing

    treatment with Nilotinib Torrent

  • slowing of growth in children and adolescents
  • upper respiratory tract infection including sore throat and

    runny or stuffy nose, sneezing

  • low level of blood cells (red cells, platelets) or haemoglobin
  • high blood level of lipase (pancreas function)
  • high blood level of bilirubin (liver function)
  • high blood level of alanine aminotransferases (liver

    enzymes)

Some side effects are common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)

  • pneumonia
  • abdominal pain, stomach discomfort after meals,

    flatulence, swelling or bloating of the abdomen

  • bone pain, muscle spasms
  • pain (including neck pain)
  • dry skin, acne, decreased skin sensitivity
  • weight decrease or increase
  • insomnia, depression, anxiety
  • night sweats, excessive sweating
  • generally feeling unwell
  • nose bleed
  • signs of gout: painful and swollen joints
  • inability to achieve or maintain an erection
  • flu-like symptoms
  • sore throat
  • bronchitis
  • ear pain, hearing noises (e.g. ringing, humming) in the ears

    that have no external source (also called tinnitus)

  • haemorrhoids
  • heavy periods
  • itching at the hair follicles
  • oral or vaginal thrush
  • signs of conjunctivitis: discharge from the eye with itching,

    redness and swelling

  • eye irritation, red eyes
  • signs of hypertension: high blood pressure, headache,

    dizziness

  • flushing
  • signs of peripheral arterial occlusive disease: pain,

    discomfort, weakness or cramping in the leg muscles, which may be due to decreased blood flow, ulcers on the legs or arms that heal slowly or not at all and noticeable changes in colour (blueness or paleness) or temperature (coolness) of the legs or arms (possible signs of a blocked artery in the affected leg, arm, toes or fingers)

  • shortness of breath (also called dyspnoea)
  • mouth sores with gum inflammation (also called stomatitis)
  • high blood level of amylase (pancreas function)
  • high blood level of creatinine (kidney function)
  • high blood level of alkaline phosphatase or creatine

    phosphokinase

  • high blood level of aspartate aminotransferases (liver

    enzymes)

  • high blood level of gamma glutamyltransferases (liver

    enzymes)

  • signs of leukopenia or neutropenia: low level of white blood

    cells

  • increase in the number of platelets or white cells in the

    blood

  • low blood level of magnesium, potassium, sodium, calcium

    or phosphorus

  • increased blood level of potassium, calcium or phosphorus
  • high blood level of fats (including cholesterol)
  • high blood level of uric acid

Some side effects are uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

  • allergy (hypersensitivity to Nilotinib Torrent)
  • dry mouth
  • breast pain
  • pain or discomfort on the side of the body
  • increased appetite
  • breast enlargement in men
  • herpes virus infection
  • muscle and joint stiffness, joint swelling
  • feeling body temperature change (including feeling hot,

    feeling cold)

  • disturbed sense of taste
  • frequent urine output
  • signs of inflammation of the stomach lining: abdominal

    pain, nausea, vomiting ,diarrhoea, bloating of the abdomen

  • memory loss
  • skin cyst, thinning or thickening of the skin, thickening of

    the outermost layer of the skin, skin discolouration

  • signs of psoriasis: thickened patches of red/silver skin
  • increased sensitivity of the skin to light
  • difficulty hearing
  • joint inflammation
  • urinary incontinence
  • inflammation of the intestine (also called enterocolitis)
  • anal abscess
  • nipple swelling
  • symptoms of restless legs syndrome (an irresistable urge

    to move a part of the body, usually the leg, accompanied by uncomfortable sensations)

  • signs of sepsis: fever, chest pain, elevated/increased heart

    rate, shortness of breath or rapid breathing

    • skin infection (subcutaneous abscess)
    • skin wart
    • increase in specific types of white blood cells (called eosinophils)
    • signs of lymphopenia: low level of white blood cells
    • high blood level of parathyroid hormone (a hormone regulating calcium and phosphorus levels)
    • high blood level of lactate dehydrogenase (an enzyme)
    • signs of low blood level of sugar: nausea, sweating, weakness, dizziness, trembling, headache
    • dehydration
    • abnormal blood level of fat
    • involuntary shaking (also called tremor)
    • difficulty concentrating
    • unpleasant and abnormal feeling when touched (also called dysaesthesia)
    • tiredness (also called fatigue)
    • sensation of numbness or tingling in the fingers and toes

      (also called peripheral neuropathy)

    • paralysis of any muscle of the face
    • red patch in the white of the eye caused by broken blood vessels (also called conjunctival haemorrhage
    • blood in eyes (also called eye haemorrhage)
    • eye irritation
    • signs of heart attack (also called myocardial infarction):

      sudden and crushing chest pain, tiredness, irregular heartbeat

    • signs of heart murmur: tiredness, chest discomfort, light-headedness, chest pain, palpitations
    • fungal infection of the feet
    • signs of heart failure: breathlessness, difficulty breathing when lying down, swelling of the feet or legs
    • pain behind the breast bone (also called pericarditis)
    • signs of hypertensive crisis: severe headache, dizziness, nausea
    • leg pain and weakness brought on by walking (also called intermittent claudication)
    • signs of narrowing of the arteries of the limbs: possible high blood pressure, painful cramping in one or both hips, thighs or calf muscles after certain activities such as walking or climbing stairs, leg numbness or weakness
    • bruising (when you have not hurt yourself)
    • fatty deposits in the arteries that can cause blockage (also called arteriosclerosis)
    • signs of low blood pressure (also called hypotension):

      light-headedness, dizziness or fainting

    • signs of pulmonary oedema: breathlessness
    • signs of pleural effusion: fluid collection between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and 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, painful breathing
    • signs of pleuritic pain: chest pain
    • signs of pleurisy: cough, painful breathing
    • hoarse voice
    • signs of pulmonary hypertension: high blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs
    • wheezing
    • sensitive teeth
    • signs of inflammation (also called gingivitis): gum bleeding, tender or enlarged gums
    • high blood level of urea (kidney function)
    • change in blood proteins (low level of globulins or presence of paraprotein)
    • high blood level of unconjugated bilirubin
    • high blood level of troponins

Some side effects are rare (may affect up to people 1 in 1,000)

  • reddening and/or swelling and possibly peeling on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet (so-called hand-foot syndrome)
  • warts in the mouth
  • feeling of hardening or stiffness in the breasts
  • inflammation of the thyroid gland (also called thyroiditis)
  • disturbed or depressed mood
  • signs of secondary hyperparathyroidism: bone and joint pain, excessive urination, abdominal pain, weakness, tiredness
  • signs of narrowing of the arteries in the brain: loss of vision in part or all of both eyes, double vision, vertigo (spinning sensation), numbness or tingling, loss of coordination, dizziness or confusion
  • swelling of the brain (possible headache and/or mental status changes)
  • signs of optic neuritis: blurred vision, loss of vision
  • signs of heart dysfunction (ejection fraction decreased):

    tiredness, chest discomfort, light-headedness, pain, palpitations

  • low or high blood level of insulin (a hormone regulating blood sugar level)
  • low blood level of insulin C peptide (pancreas function)
  • sudden death

The following other side effects have been reported with frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data):

  • signs of heart dysfunction (ventricular dysfunction):

    shortness of breath, exertion at rest, irregular heartbeat, chest discomfort, light-headedness, pain, palpitations, excessive urination, swelling in the feet, ankles and abdomen.

Reporting of side effects

If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow card Scheme at website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow card in the Google Play or Apple App store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. How to store Nilotinib Torrent

  • Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
  • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after
  • EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
  • Do not store above 25°C.
  • Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture.
  • Do not use this medicine if you notice that the pack is damaged or shows signs of tampering.
  • Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What Nilotinib Torrent contains

  • The active substance is nilotinib.
  • Each 150 mg hard capsule contains 150 mg nilotinib (as hydrochloride monohydrate).

The other ingredients are:

Capsule content: Lactose monohydrate, crospovidone (Type B), poloxamer 188, silica colloidal anhydrous, magnesium stearate

Capsule shell: Gelatin, titanium dioxide (E 171), iron oxide yellow (E 172), iron oxide red (E 172), Water, Purified Printing ink: Shellac (E 904), black iron oxide (E 172), potassium hydroxide.

What Nilotinib Torrent looks like and contents of the pack

Nilotinib Torrent 150 mg is supplied as hard capsules. Size “1” hard gelatin capsule shell with red opaque cap and red opaque body imprinting with “N12” on body with black ink, containing white to off white or slightly yellowish granules. Nilotinib Torrent 150 mg hard capsules are available in PVC-OPA-Al-PVC /Al blister containing 28, 40, 112, 120 and 392 Capsules.

Not all packs may be marketed.

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer

Torrent Pharma (UK) Ltd.

3rd Floor, Nexus Building

4 Gatwick Road

Crawley

West Sussex

RH10 9BG

United Kingdom

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Source: MHRA - Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (products.mhra.gov.uk) · Marketing authorisation: PL 36687/0536

Last revision stated in the text: April 2026 · MHRA data as of 13 October 2026

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Facts about Nilotinib Torrent 150 mg hard capsules

Prescription needed? Yes, prescription-only medicine (POM)
Active substance Nilotinib
Strength 150 mg
Pharmaceutical form Oral capsule
Nilotinib Torrent 150 mg hard capsules
Size "1" hard gelatin capsule shell with red opaque cap and red opaque body imprinting with "N12" on body with black ink, containing white to off white or slightly yellowish granules.
How is it taken Oral
Excipients Nilotinib Torrent 150 mg hard capsules, Lactose monohydrate, Crospovidone (Type B), Poloxamer 188, Silica, Colloidal Anhydrous, Magnesium stearate, Gelatin, Titanium dioxide (E 171), Iron Oxide Yellow (E 172), Iron Oxide Red (E 172), Water, Purified, Shellac (E 904), Black iron oxide (E 172), Potassium Hydroxide
Is it available? Listed as available (NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices – not a record of current supplies)
Shelf life 2 years.
Storage Do not store above 25°C.
Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture.
Drug group (ATC) Antineoplastic agents, BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors
  1. L Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents
    1. L01 Antineoplastic agents
      1. L01E Protein kinase inhibitors, antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents
        1. L01EA BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors
          1. L01EA03 nilotinib
Marketing authorisation PL 36687/0536 (first authorised 10 July 2026)
Marketing authorisation holder Torrent Pharma (UK) Ltd.
Codes BNF 08010500

Sources: the MHRA product information (products.mhra.gov.uk) and the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices (dm+d), release 10.2.0 of 19 October 2026, NHS Business Services Authority. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.