Glivec

GLIVEC

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~IMATINIB.

~CML & GISTs(gastro-intestinal tumours).

~ blocking (inhibiting) signals within the leukaemia or cancer cell that make them grow and divide.

~100mg,400mg tablets.

~take with meals and a large cup of waterTO reduce possible stomach upset

~SIDE EFFECT:

–NAUSEA

-DIARRHOEA

-HEADACHE

-LEG ACHES/CRAMPS.SWELLING,ACHING OF MUSCLE.

-NUMBNESS,TINGLING IN TOES.

-FLUID RETENTION~ Many people gain weight or notice swelling around the eyes and ankles due to the retention of fluid.

-NEUTROPENIA

-BRUISING.BLEEDING

-ANAEMIA~caused tired and breathless.

~INDIGESTION,STOMACH UPSET

ADULT:

-CML:400-600MG/DAY.

PRECAUTION

~avoid grapefruit.

~avoid paracetamol.

~outdoor to wear protective clothing.no sunlamp. exposure to sunlight may cause skin rash,itching,redness.