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.