Midostaurin (Midostar), works for treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML), mast cell leukemia (MCL) or an immune system disorder (mastocytosis). Midostaurin works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells and certain immune system cells (mast cells). It’s a doctor prescription (Tauritmo, Rydapt) medicine. 

Zydus Pharma Ltd. in India mfg Midostar.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Midostar capsule may be taken with food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Suggestion:

Genuine medicine is important for treatment. So, always try to source genuine medicines from authentic sources and check the quality of medicines.

Side Effect:

The most common side effects of Midostaurin are: 

Nausea/ vomiting, diarrhea, stomach/ abdominal pain, mouth sores, constipation, hemorrhoids, headache, dizziness, tiredness, muscle/ joint pain, or trouble sleeping. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: increased thirst/urination, signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine), signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn’t go away, fever), easy bruising/bleeding, unusual tiredness, vomit that is bloody or looks like coffee grounds, black/tarry stool. 

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any other side effects not listed above.