Read the side effects of Imatinib as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart-
Compression of the heart, inflammation of the pericardium and blood clot.
Central nervous System-
Loss of strength, fatigue/lethargy, flu like symptoms, headache, dizziness, depression, sleeplessness, anxiety, decreased tactile sensibility, tingling, weakness, CNS hemorrhage and swelling of the brain.
Skin-
Rash/desquamation, itching, baldness, sweating, dry skin, redness of the skin and flushing.
Eye and ENT-
Eye edema, inflammation of the nose and pharynx, increased tears, pharynx and the esophagus pain, runny nose, blurred vision, bleeding in conjunctiva, dry eye and eyelid swelling.
Gastrointestinal-
Nausea, dry mouth, gastritis, loss of appetite, difficulty in swallowing, gastro esophageal reflux, GI bleeding, gas, intestinal obstruction, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, flatulence, abdominal distention and tumor hemorrhage/tumor necrosis.
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Blood-Bleeding, decrease in white blood cells, platelets, hemoglobin,
subdural hematoma (SDH).
Other Precautions : * Avoid excess dosage.
* It may affect blood-clot, avoid unusual bruising or injury.
