What isTasigna ? Tasigna (Generic Name: Nilotinib) is a drug used for treating of certain critical diseases. It is manufactured / marketed by NOVARTIS and sold internationally. Novartis holds seven patents on this drug thereby preventing this drug to be manufactured as a generic drug by any company worldwide. Tasigna is generally prescribed to stop or slow down the growth of cancer cells in the body. Its primary purpose is to treat Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (blood cancer) or CML that is diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome positive. Clinical trials are ongoing and investigation show favourable results in the usage of this Nilotinib in low dosage in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease and also for Huntington's disease, ALS and Dementia. Side effects of Tasigna / Nilotinib ? If you notice any signs of an allergic reaction such as swelling on your face, lips, tongue and/or throat and difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention