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The generic form of nilotinib (Danziten) has one key difference from Tasigna - it can be taken with or without food. This is a significant improvement since Tasigna must be taken on an empty stomach with strict fasting requirements before and after taking the medication.

This new formulation was specifically designed to Show Full Answer

The generic form of nilotinib (Danziten) has one key difference from Tasigna - it can be taken with or without food. This is a significant improvement since Tasigna must be taken on an empty stomach with strict fasting requirements before and after taking the medication.

This new formulation was specifically designed to help people stick better to their treatment plan by removing the mealtime restrictions. Both medications are equally effective for treating Philadelphia chromosome-positive CML, whether you're newly diagnosed or resistant to other treatments. The main difference is really just the flexibility around when you can take it in relation to meals.

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