gleevec
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is gleevec?
Generic Name: imatinib
Other Brand Names:
imatinib
Imatinib interferes with the growth of some cancer cells.
Imatinib is used to treat a type of blood cancer called Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic
myeloid leukemia (CML). It is also used to treat certain tumors of the stomach and digestive system.
Imatinib may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Posts on gleevec (169)
Anyone on Gleevec - Leukemia & Lymphoma Community
- Oct 19, 2008Response to Gleevec - Leukemia & Lymphoma Community
- Sep 21, 2008Help me understand - Leukemia & Lymphoma Community
- Sep 13, 20083,000 miles away : ( - Leukemia & Lymphoma Community
- Sep 11, 2008
My mom has been on Gleevec for the past two years and has had no side effects. However, fo...
drug interactions - Leukemia & Lymphoma Community
- Aug 24, 2008
My husband has been diagnosed with GIST and he has more than one tumor in his stomach and t...
I am 19 years old and I was Diagnosed with Leukemia in January of 05 shorty after starting ...
I have a couple of questions. My history is already on here from before. Basically steroi...
