Glivec 400mg tablet
Manufactured By
novartis
Pack of
30 tablet
Salt Composition
Imatinib
Storage
Keep in cold place
Delivering To:
All Substitutes
Overview
Glivec 400mg tablet is a chemotherapy medication that is used in the treatment of several blood cancers (leukemia) like myelodysplastic disorder. It is also used to treat gastrointestinal tumours. The generic name of this medication is Imatinib. It is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that shows antineoplastic activities. It is a strictly prescription-based medication
Indication
Blood Cancer
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Description
Glivec is a 2-phenylaminopyrimidine derivative which is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. It inhibits the working of kinase, especially BCR-ABL protein. This protein is responsible for the progression of cancer. Glivec shows antineoplastic properties that is it stops the cell growth and spreading of the cancer cells.
Side Effects
Most side effects of Glivec 400mg tabletdo not require medical attention as they may disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. In case these side effects become worse, consult your doctor immediately.
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Nausea
Loss of appetite
Dizziness
Extreme fatigue
Blurred vision
Irregular heart rate
Chest pain
Muscle cramps
Pink eye
Redness and rashes
Swelling of joints
Trouble in sleeping
Hair loss
Shortness of breath
Yellowing of eye and skin
Pink mucous in the cough
Sudden weight loss or weight gain
How To Use
Glivec 400mg tablet is prescribed by the doctor hence, it is advisable to follow the prescription so is taken orally once or twice every day with a meal.
In case of an overdose of Glivec 400mg, immediately contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not take Glivec 400mg tablet without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
danger
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
caution
Do not consume Glivec 400mg tablet without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems.
Liver
caution
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease before taking this medicine.
Missed Doses
It is advisable to avoid missing any doses. In case you miss a dose of Glivec tablets consult your doctor immediately.
FAQs
Glivec is an anticancer tablet that is primarily used in the treatment of blood cancer.
Glivec tablets are taken orally once or twice every day as advised by the doctor.
The doctor decides for how long the treatment with Glivec will continue depending on the condition, stage, and health of the patient.
It is advisable to avoid driving and operating heavy machinery as Glivec 400mg causes dizziness as one of the side effects.
Glivec can cause harm to the fetus hence it is advisable to avoid the pregnancy or consult the doctor for the same.
