Gleevec
Designed to support neoplastic cellular control to manage myeloid leukaemia and alleviate tumour tissue progression.
- Category
- Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Imatinib
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 400mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Gleevec, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Gleevec vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Gleevec details
- Alternative names
- imatinib
- Therapeutic class
- Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Antineoplastic
- Contraindications
- severe hypersensitivity to imatinib
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- fluid retention; muscle cramps; fatigue
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Novartis
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Rifampin; Warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; severe bone marrow suppression, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
designed to support neoplastic cellular control to manage myeloid leukaemia and alleviate tumour tissue progression.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits the Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase enzyme, halting signaling pathways that trigger neoplastic cellular proliferation.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category D: High risk of fetal toxicity. Do not use during pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
What you will receive
Gleevec is the originator brand name, made by Novartis. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Novartis.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Imatinib is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.