Gleevec (Imatinib Mesylate)
Glivec
100mg Tablet
Prescription required. May be split. Product of Australia. Shipped from Australia. Gleevec is also marketed internationally under the name Glivec.
Glivec
400mg Tablet
Prescription required. May be split. Product of Australia. Shipped from Australia. Gleevec is also marketed internationally under the name Glivec.
Generic equivalents for Gleevec... What are generics?
Imatinib Mesylate
100mg Capsule
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of New Zealand. Shipped from New Zealand.
Imatinib Mesylate
400mg Tablet
Prescription required. May be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada.
To comply with Canadian International Pharmacy Association regulations you are permitted to order a 3-month supply or the closest package size available based on your personal prescription. read more
Imatinib Mesylate Information
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Before taking imatinib,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to imatinib or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: acetaminophen (Tylenol), alprazolam (Xanax), amlodipine (Norvasc, in Caduet, Lotrel, Tribenzor, others), atazanavir (Reyataz), atorvastatin (Lipitor, in Caduet), carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol, others), clarithromycin (Biaxin, in Prevpac), cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune), dexamethasone, ergotamine (Ergomar, in Migergot, Cafergot), erythromycin (E.E.S., Eryc, Eryped, others), estazolam, felodipine, fentanyl (Duragesic, Subsys, Fentora, others), fosphenytoin (Cerebyx), indinavir (Crixivan), iron, or iron containing supplements, isradipine, itraconazole (Sporanox), ketoconazole, lovastatin (Altoprev), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL, in Dutoprol), nefazodone, nelfinavir (Viracept), nicardipine (Cardene), nifedipine (Adalat CC, Procardia, others), nimodipine (Nymalize), nisoldipine (Sular), oxcarbazepine (Oxtellar XR, Trileptal), phenobarbital, phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek), pimozide (Orap), primidone (Mysoline), quinidine (in Nuedexta), rifabutin (Mycobutin), rifampin (rifadin, rimactane, in Rifamate, Rifater), ritonavir (Norvir, in Kaletra, Technivie, Viekira), saquinavir (Fortovase, Invirase), simvastatin (Zocor, in Vytorin), sirolimus (Rapamune), tacrolimus (Astagraf XL, Envarsus XR, Prograf), telithromycin, voriconazole (Vfend), triazolam (Halcion), and warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) , Other medications may also interact with imatinib, so be sure to tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking, even those that do not appear on this list. Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor what herbal products you are taking, especially St. John's wort.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart, lung, thyroid, kidney, or liver disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while you are taking imatinib and for 14 days after your final dose. Talk to your doctor about birth control methods that you can use during your treatment. If you become pregnant while taking imatinib, call your doctor. Imatinib may harm the fetus.
- tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding. You should not breastfeed while you are taking imatinib and for one month after your final dose.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking imatinib.
- you should know that imatinib may make you dizzy or drowsy or cause blurred vision. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you.
- diarrhea
- nausea
- vomiting
- change in the way things taste
- mouth sores or swelling inside the mouth
- loss of appetite
- weight loss
- heartburn or indigestion
- dry mouth
- headache
- joint swelling or pain
- bone pain
- muscle cramps, spasms, or pain
- tingling, burning. or prickling feeling on the skin
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- sweating
- teary eyes
- pink eye
- flushing
- dry skin
- rash
- itching
- nail changes
- hair loss
- swelling around the eyes
- swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- sudden weight gain
- shortness of breath
- fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat
- coughing up pink or bloody mucus
- increased urination, especially at night
- chest pain
- peeling, blistering, or shedding skin
- yellowing of the skin or eyes
- blood in the stool
- unusual bruising or bleeding
- flu-like symptoms, sore throat, fever, chills, and other signs of infection
- excessive tiredness or weakness
- abdominal pain or bloating
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. Patients should not use the information presented on this page for diagnosing a health-related issue or disease. Before taking any medication or supplements, patients should always consult a physician or qualified healthcare professional for medical advice or information about whether a drug is safe, appropriate or effective.