{"id":18666,"date":"2017-12-04T18:00:14","date_gmt":"2017-12-04T12:30:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18666"},"modified":"2018-08-03T10:33:04","modified_gmt":"2018-08-03T05:03:04","slug":"gleevec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18666","title":{"rendered":"Gleevec &#8211; Information, Uses, Side Effects and Dosage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Trade Name:\u00a0<\/strong>Gleevec<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Category:\u00a0<\/strong>Kinase Inhibitor<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Generic name:\u00a0<\/strong>Imatinib<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Introduction and Quick Information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Gleevec is a medication approved to treat certain types of cancers. It is a prescription medicine and recommended for the treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and some other diseases.\u00a0\u00a0 This medicine is also prescribed to treat certain types of tumors of the stomach and digestive system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Is Gleevec Approved by U.S. FDA?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">United States Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) has approved Gleevec on May 10, 2010, for prevention of growth of certain cancer cells in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Usage and Benefits of Gleevec:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Gleevec (generic name imatinib) is prescribed to prevent the growth of certain types of cancer cells in the blood. Health professionals recommend this medicine for the treatment of gastrointestinal stromal tumors and chronic myelogenous leukemia. Apart from these health conditions, it is also used for the treatment of dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (it is a tumor which is formed under the skin). This severe skin tumor cannot be removed surgically as it relapses after surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It works by blocking the movement or development of an abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to develop. It is mainly prescribed to prevent spreading of cancer cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Gleevec Side Effects:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Gleevec is prescribed to prevent the growth of cancer cells that can have life-threatening effects on health. Cancer, no matter what type, is a serious life-threatening condition. For safety reasons, you should ask your doctor to explain the risks and complications associated with Gleevec treatment. Here are some medically known Gleevec side effects-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Swelling, rapid weight gain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dark urine, clay-colored stools<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A headache with a severe red skin rash, peeling, blistering<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A sore throat, fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Loss of appetite, low fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Stomach pain, nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Unusual weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Pale skin, easy bleeding or bruising<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Feeling short of breath<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A severe headache or pain behind the eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Urinating more or less than usual<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Black, tarry or bloody stools<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Flu symptoms, chills, fever, body aches<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Coughing up blood<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Jaundice<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Upset stomach, mild nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dizziness, diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A sore throat, headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Mild skin rash<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Muscle or joint pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sleep problems (insomnia)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Depression, tired feeling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Stuffy nose, cough<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Seek immediate medical assistance if you experience any of these Gleevec side effects while taking this medicine. These side effects can worsen your condition hence you should not ignore any safety precautions given by your doctor to avoid them.\u00a0 Also, this is not a complete list of Gleevec side effects, and you should ask your healthcare provider to provide you with the complete information regarding the side effects and their severe or mild consequences. Before starting this medicine, tell your doctor if you are already suffering from some other life-threatening health condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>General Recommended Dosage of Gleevec:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Take Gleevec as exactly as it was prescribed by your healthcare provider to prevent the growth of cancer cells. This medicine does not come with standard dose, it means Gleevec dosage depends on patient\u2019s health condition for which he\/she is taking this medicine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You should never try to take your dose before or after your dosing schedule as it might<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">cause an adverse reaction to the body. Always take your dose on time and never try to take a large amount of medicine for speedy recovery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Gleevec is prescribed to take with food and you should not take this medicine on an empty stomach due to safety concerns.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">To get risk free health benefits of Gleevec, your blood needs to be tested often. Your healthcare provider needs to monitor your liver functioning. Do not miss any appointment and visit your doctor\u2019s clinic regularly while taking this medicine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Miss my Dose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Before you start following your dosing schedule, ask your healthcare provider to explain you miss dose health consequences.\u00a0 Although miss dose consequences are not often associated with severe health discomforts however you should take precautions given by your doctor. You should tell your doctor about a missed dose. You should never try to take a large number of medicines to make up for the missed ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Take Overdose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">An overdose of Gleevec can be fatal; can make your condition worse. Seek immediate medical emergency If think you have taken an overdose of Gleevec.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Gleevec overdose symptoms may include severe muscle cramps. Remember an overdose may also lead to some severe diseases so be cautious about dosage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Interactions of Gleevec:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are plenty of medications or drugs that can potentially interact with Gleevec. Drug interactions act like side effects and can have severe effects on health as well. Must tell your doctor if you have been taking any of these medicines such as-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">An antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), erythromycin (E.E.S. Granules), metronidazole (Flagyl), rifampin (Rifadin), azithromycin (Zithromax), griseofulvin (Grifulvin V), clarithromycin (Biaxin).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A calcium channel blocker such as verapamil, nifedipine (Adalat CC), diltiazem (Cardizem).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sedatives such as triazolam (Halcion), alprazolam (Xanax).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">An antifungal medication such as ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Onmel)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">An antidepressant such as fluvoxamine (Luvox), sertraline (Zoloft), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (PROzac), paroxetine (Paxil), citalopram (CeleXA).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cholesterol-lowering medicines such as pravastatin (Pravachol), simvastatin (Zocor), fluvastatin (Lescol), atorvastatin (Lipitor), lovastatin (Altoprev).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Seizure medication such as phenytoin (Dilantin), carbamazepine (Carbatrol).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">HIV medication such as delavirdine (Rescriptor), indinavir (Crixivan), ritonavir (Norvir), saquinavir (Invirase), efavirenz (Sustiva), nevirapine (Viramune).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Ergot medicine such as dihydroergotamine (Migranal).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Acetaminophen (Actamin).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cyclosporine (Gengraf).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dexamethasone (Baycadron), fentanyl (Abstral), sirolimus (Rapamune).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This is not a complete list of drug interaction. Ask your doctor give complete information about drug interactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Life Style and Food Habits You Must Follow When on Gleevec:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Since this medicine is prescribed to prevent cancer cell growth in blood hence you need to be cautious from certain allergic reactions which affect blood circulation. You should ask your doctor what things you should avoid while taking this medicine. You should tell your doctor if you have any of below mentioned health discomforts or illnesses-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Kidney ailment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Thyroid which is underactive<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you take a warfarin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A history of stomach ulcer or bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Liver disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Heart problem<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you are receiving chemotherapy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you have any of these medical conditions then you may need a dose adjustment or special medical test to take this medicine safely.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>How Safe Is Gleevec for Pregnant Women or Nursing Mothers?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">There is no information available regarding the U.S. FDA pregnancy category of Gleevec, hence it comes in the U.S. FDA pregnancy category NA, i.e. not available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are no clinical studies that show\u00a0the effect of Gleevec on pregnant women. However, as per the market reports suggest, Gleevec is not recommended for pregnant women because can cause fetal harm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Complications and Conditions Possible Due to Prolonged Use of Gleevec:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Do not take Gleevec longer than prescribed.\u00a0 Prolonged use of this medicine can cause\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">reactions to the body. Take this medicine as long as it is recommended to you. Tell your doctor if Gleevec stops showing effectiveness. Prolonged use of this medicine is only advised when allowed by your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Availability of Gleevec:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Gleevec is a U.S. FDA approved medicine and available at every government and U.S. FDA approved drug stores. You can also buy Gleevec from online drug stores with discount price. Buying medicine from online drug stores is easy and profitable option as such stores always provide reasonable discounts on their products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drug Trade Name:\u00a0Gleevec Category:\u00a0Kinase Inhibitor Generic name:\u00a0Imatinib Introduction and Quick Information: Gleevec is a medication approved to treat certain types of cancers. 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