Gleevec 100 mg/400mg FC tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 16 September 2024
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of various hematological malignancies and solid tumors.
Dosage (summary)
400 mg/day for chronic phase CML; 600 mg/day for Ph+ ALL; 800 mg/day for DFSP.
Special Populations
- Hepatic impairment
- Renal impairment
- Elderly patients
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation; can cause fetal harm.
Key Drug Interactions
- CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampicin)
- CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., ketoconazole)
- Warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to imatinib
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
Common side effects
- Neutropenia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rash
Counselling Points
- Take with food and a large glass of water
- Monitor for signs of liver dysfunction
- Report any unusual bleeding or bruising
Serious warnings
- Hepatitis B reactivation
- Severe fluid retention
- Hepatotoxicity
- Cardiac failure
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