[CMLHope] Re: Gleevec from India
The generic version of Gleevac in is available in Indiafor about Rs. 1/- for a month(approximately $250) . It iscommonly available at pharmaciesand its not very difficult to source it with or without prescription. In case someone needs more information, please feel free to write back. Thanks Sandeep Khurana On 7/4/06, mburwen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I posted a mention of generic Gleevec being made and sold in India andreceived several private emails asking me for more information re how to get the drug.To head off more of these emails, I'll post what Iknow - which isn't much.A Gleevec copy is being made by Ranbaxy Labs, Ltd. and sold under thename Zoleta.There are at least two other companies making generic Gleevec in India.10 generic pills sells for 1000 rupees which isaround $20-25 US.I don't know what the dose is.Try Googling the keywords imatinib+india.You'll see lots ofreferences.It may be that, if you have a friend or relative visiting any of these countries, perhaps they could stock up for you.I have noclue whether or not it is legal to bring the drug into countries thathave held up Novartis' patent, so anyone planning to do this might want to check with local law enforcement agencies before trying it.It occurs to me that, for $2/day vs $100/day, it might pay a CMLpatient without good drug insurance coverage to hop on a plane to Indiaand go shopping.Round trip airfare to India from the US is around $1000.Mike Burwen --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com - You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups CMLHope group. To post to this group, send email to CMLHope@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[CMLHope] Re: Hi I'm New and have a couple of questions
Thanks for the response Rob, we don t know that. Vanessa has another Bone Marrow Biopsy in just over a week to check that cheers steve --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com - You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups CMLHope group. To post to this group, send email to CMLHope@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[CMLHope] Re: Hi I'm New and have a couple of questions
All thank you so much for the responses so far, it is great to have an opportunity to share with with people that truely understand. thanks Steve --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com - You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups CMLHope group. To post to this group, send email to CMLHope@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[CMLHope] Re: To Dane
Hey Dane, ALWAYS good to see your photoswow, Joe is driving, and your little girl is growing up fast, too. The only one who doesn't age is ET! Oh, and you, of course! Blessings, Susan --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com - You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups CMLHope group. To post to this group, send email to CMLHope@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[CMLHope] Re: To Dane
Great photos dane. They kids are getting so big. Joe behind the wheel of a carand with an 18 wheeler in the background! I'm glad I don't have to go through that again. I am glad you are doing so well. I really miss your photos. Judy L --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com - You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups CMLHope group. To post to this group, send email to CMLHope@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[CMLHope] Re: Hi I'm New and have a couple of questions
It is common for some blood counts (especially WBC and Platelets) to oscillate a bit during the first few months on Gleevec. I assume your wife is being tested every month at this stage, so you will be able to track the blood counts. The initial dose of Gleevec, whether 400, 600, or 800, is Dr.s' choice. I'd say it is more usual to start on 400 because, the Dr.s sometimes want to see how well you handle the drug, but there is a lot of evidence to suggest higher doses are more effective. You really aren't going to know for sure for several months. Since you are new here, I'll repeat my oft-repeated mantra again. That is, make sure that you have a Dr. that is a CML expert on your medical team. Mike Burwen --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com - You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups CMLHope group. To post to this group, send email to CMLHope@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
[CMLHope] Dane's pictures
Hi, Dane - Thank you for such promptness! My goodness, they have grown and look so mature. Almost hard to believe. On the other hand, you and your wife have not aged a bit. Best, Avis --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ [CMLHope] A support group of http://cmlhope.com - You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups CMLHope group. To post to this group, send email to CMLHope@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/CMLHope -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
