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Imatinib uses and side effect

Indication

Chronic myeloid leukaemia, Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, Myelodysplastic disease, Hypereosinophilic syndrome, Unresectable, metastatic malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumours, Mastocytosis, Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans.

Contra Indication

Hypersensitivity, Lactation.

Caution

Cardiac disease or increased risk for CHF. Monitor for signs of severe fluid retention. Monitor CBC regularly. Renal and hepatic impairment. Monitor LFTs. Pregnancy.

Side Effect

weight gain, reduced number of blood cells (neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia), headache, edema, nausea, rash, and musculoskeletal pain. Severe congestive cardiac failure.

Reference - Oncology

  • Cancer Therapy
  • Chemo Therapy
Medicines containing Imatinib

Alembic LimitedAlembic Limited

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