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Medicine Details: Brand Name: Glivec/Gleevec Tablets Content: Imatinib Strength: 400 mg
Packing: Pack of 30 Tablets Manufacturer: Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Uses of Glivec Tablets: This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia,
chronic
myeloid
leukemia,
gastrointestinal
stromal
tumors,
and
myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases). Imatinib works by stopping or slowing the growth of cancer cells (tumors). It also works by causing cancer cells to die.
What Gleevec 400 mg is used for:
Newly diagnosed adult and pediatric patients with Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase.
Ph+ CML in blast crisis, accelerated phase, or chronic phase after failure of interferon-alpha therapy.
Adult patients with relapsed or refractory Philadelphia chromosome + acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL).
Adult patients with myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases (MDS/MPD) associated with PDGFR gene rearrangements.
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors that are C-kit positive.
How Gleevec Tablets Imatinib is given:
Gleevec is a pill, taken by mouth, once or twice daily.
Gleevec should be taken with a large glass of water, after a meal.
The amount of Gleevec that you will receive depends on many factors, including your general health or other health problems, and the type of cancer or condition being treated. Your doctor will determine your dose and schedule.
Precautions of Glivec Tablets 400 mg:
Before starting Gleevec treatment, make sure you tell your doctor about any other medications you are taking (including prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, herbal remedies, etc.). Do not take aspirin, or products containing aspirin unless your doctor specifically permits this.
St. John's Wort may decrease the
effectiveness of this medication.
Discuss pain remedies with your doctor before taking. Acetominophen (Tylenol®) may not be recommended. Be sure to discuss this with your doctor.
Do not receive any kind of immunization or vaccination without your doctor's approval while taking Gleevec.
Inform your health care professional if you are pregnant or may be pregnant prior to starting this treatment. Pregnancy category D (Gleevec may be hazardous to the fetus. Women who are pregnant or become pregnant must be advised of the potential hazard to the fetus).
For both men and women: Do not conceive a child (get pregnant) while taking Gleevec. Barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms, are recommended. Discuss with your doctor when you may safely become pregnant or conceive a child after therapy.
Do not breast feed while taking this medication.
Gleevec 400 mg side effects Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Gleevec: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have:
fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin;
swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath (even with mild exertion);
nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
lower back pain, blood in your urine, little or no urinating;
numbness or tingly feeling around your mouth;
muscle weakness, tightness, or contraction, overactive reflexes;
fast or slow heart rate, weak pulse, confusion, fainting; or
severe skin reaction -- fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.
Common Gleevec side effects may include:
mild nausea or stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea;
joint or muscle pain; or
headache, feeling tired.
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