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What is imatinib?

Generic Name: imatinib

Other Brand Names: Gleevec

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.

What are the possible side effects of taking imatinib?

What is the most important information I should know about imatinib?

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Health stores - Nutrition Community

- Jul 19, 2006

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Newbie - Weight Loss & Dieting Community

- Jun 06, 2007

I am a newbie to this site. I just wanted to say congrats on all of you for all of your wei...

Atypical ductal hypoplasia - Breast Cancer Community

- Jan 12, 2007

Blessings to all that have endured the waiting, the excessive test, and most of all all the...

nipple discharge - Breast Cancer Community

- Feb 03, 2007

a couple of days ago I squeezed my nipple and a dark green discharge came out. I went and ...

Very Nervous about Needle Biopsy - Breast Cancer Community

- Dec 01, 2006

Hi everyone- I had a baseline mammogram on October 6th and was called back for a second on...

nipple discharge and other problems - Breast Cancer Community

- Jul 22, 2008

About 4 years ago I started to have thick white puss looking discharge from one side of one...

Am I doing enough? - Breast Cancer Community

- Mar 17, 2007

Hello, I am 45 and have been diagnosed with ADH and ALH 4 months ago, my sister 41 diagn...

Improve your athletic performance - Nutrition Community

- Mar 13, 2006

Lysine is one of numerous ami...

Hoodia patch and HCg - Weight Loss & Dieting Community

- Jun 06, 2007

have anyone tryed hoodia patch ? I live in Atlanta,GA and would like more info on HCG shot...

Biopsy - Breast Cancer Community

- Nov 01, 2006

I am a 37 year old female. I had a mammogram done and they called me back for a spot compr...

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