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How to Take Imatinib and it's Dose


Available in the form tablets, to take by mouth (orally) with a meal and glass of water (8 oz/240 ml).

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- Dose varies from 400mg/day to 800mg/day depending on condition. 400 to 600mg/day should be administered once daily, 800mg/day, should be administered twice daily.

Drug Name : Imatinib

This medication is a protein-tyrosine kinase inhibitor, prescribed for treating certain type of cancers such as chronic myelogenous leukemia (cancer of the white blood cells, acute lymphoblastic leukemia(cancer of the white blood cells), gastrointestinal stromal tumors (tumors of the gastrointestinal tract and other cancers.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Imatinib

India :


International :


Gleevec.
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