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Drugs & Vitamins
![Printable Version]() Gleevec
Active Ingredients: Imatinib
Representative Names: Gleevec
Available Product Images: ![]() What are imatinib capsules or tablets?
What should my health care professional know before I receive imatinib?
How should I use this medicine?
What if I miss a dose?
What drug(s) may interact with imatinib?
What side effects may I notice from receiving imatinib?
What should I watch for while taking imatinib?
Where can I keep my medicine?
What are imatinib capsules or tablets? (Back to top)
IMATINIB (GleevecÂ) targets specific proteins within distinct cancer cells and stops the cancer cells from growing. Imatinib is used to treat certain cancers including chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and specific sarcomas called GISTs. This drug might be used to treat other cancers as well. Generic imatinib capsules or tablets are not available.
What should my health care professional know before I receive imatinib? (Back to top)
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
âbleeding problems
âdental disease
âinfection (especially cold sores or shingles)
âheart disease (such as heart failure)
âjaundice
âliver disease
âan unusual or allergic reaction to imatinib, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
âpregnant or trying to get pregnant
âbreast-feeding
How should I use this medicine? (Back to top)
Imatinib is taken by mouth. You should take imatinib with food and a full glass of water to decrease the chance of it upsetting your stomach. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose? (Back to top)
Take your missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that one, and skip your missed dose. Do not take extra or double doses.
What drug(s) may interact with imatinib? (Back to top)
There are many possible drug interactions with imatinib. Make sure to tell your health care professional about all the medicines you are taking.
âalprazolam
âamiodarone
âantiviral medicines (such as protease inhibitors, delavirdine, efavirenz, or nevirapine)
âastemizole
âbepridil
âbosentan
âcertain medicines for fungal infections
âcertain medicines for high blood pressure
âcertain medicines for high cholesterol (such as atorvastatin, cerivastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin)
âcertain pain medicines
âcisapride
âclarithromycin
âcyclosporine
âdiazepam
âdofetilide
âergot medicines (such as CafergotÂ, MigranalÂ, D.H.E. 45Â, and others)
âflecainide
âmedicines for depression
âmedicines for seizures
âmidazolam
âpimozide
âpropafenone
âquinidine
ârifabutin
ârifampin
âsildenafil
âsirolimus
âSt. John's wort or any herbal products containing St. John's wort
âtacrolimus
âterfenadine
âtriazolam
âvaccines
âwarfarin | |
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