Imatinib
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Gleevec?
Brand Names: Canada:
Gleevec?
Uses
- It is used to treat leukemia.
- It is used to treat stomach cancer.
- It is used to treat cancer.
- Imatinib harms cancer cells causing their death.
Dosing
How to take
- Use as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Take this drug at the same time of day.
- Take this drug with food.
- Take with a full glass of water.
- You may put tablets in 1/2 cup of water or apple juice. Let it sit for a few minutes, mix, and drink. Rinse cup with more water or juice and drink.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
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