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Nilotinib

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IDDRUG-NILOTINIB
TypeDrug
Aliases
TasignaНілотиніб
Statusreviewed 2026-04-25 | pending_clinical_signoff
DiseasesDIS-CML
SourcesSRC-ELN-CML-2020 SRC-NCCN-MPN-2025

Drug Facts

ClassBCR-ABL1 TKI (2nd-generation)
MechanismSelective TKI of BCR-ABL1 (~30× more potent than imatinib). Active against most imatinib-resistant mutations except T315I, V299L, F317L. Vascular adverse-event profile (PAOD, MI, stroke) is the dose-limiting concern long-term.
Typical dosingCML chronic phase 1L: 300 mg PO BID on empty stomach (≥1 h before / ≥2 h after meals). 2L: 400 mg BID. Strict fasting requirement increases QT prolongation if violated.
Ukraine registeredTrue
NSZU reimbursedTrue
Ukraine last verified2026-04-27

Warnings

Notes

Preferred 2nd-gen TKI for younger CML patients without CV risk factors targeting deep molecular response + TFR. AVOID in cardiovascular disease (PAOD, prior MI, uncontrolled hypertension), pancreatitis history, diabetes, hyperlipidemia. Strict fasting requirement is non-trivial adherence burden.

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