About the drug:\nImatinib is a tyrosine-kinase inhibitor. It is mainly used in the treatment of various types of cancer. The drug when taken destroys cancer cells by turning off tyrosine kinase.\nUses of the drug:\nThe medicine is used to treat various types of cancer such as chronic myeloid leukaemia, acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases and gastrointestinal stromal tumours.\nWorking of the drug:\nIt is a chemotherapy medicine that works by stopping or slowing the growth of some types of gastrointestinal stromal tumours and myeloid leukaemia. It helps the body to prevent making abnormal cells which leads to growth of the tumours.\nManufacturer:\nImatib is manufactured by Cipla. The drugs are available on our website under various pack sizes. To buy Imatib 100mg online visit 24x7pharma.com\nDosage form and strengths:\nThe drug is available in the form of tablets under the following brand name and strength on our website:\n\nImatib 100mg\n\nBefore you take the drug:\nDo not take the drug if you:\n\nAre allergic to its active ingredient Imatinib or any other ingredient of the drug.\nAre pregnant or planning to be pregnant\nAre breastfeeding your baby as the medicine may pass on to the breast milk and harm an unborn\n\nTell your doctor if you:\n\nHave bleeding problems\nHave heart problems such as heart failure\nHave kidney/liver disease\nHave anaemia\nHave white blood cell problems\nHave underactive thyroid\nHave? fluid retention in your organs\nAre suffering from any other infection\n\nDosage:\nHow much to take the drug?\nThe dose of the medicine is based on your medical condition, weight, age, response to treatment and also if you are taking any other medicines. You must reveal about all the medicines that you are taking currently to your doctor. Initially the dose may be less and subsequently it may be increased depending on the condition.\nHow to take the drug?\nThe medicine is to be taken by mouth with a glass full of water and with a meal. The medicine should not be crushed. If you find it difficult to swallow you can dissolve it in a glass of water or apple juice and drink it immediately. The medicine is usually taken once or twice a day as per the instruction of the doctor.\nFor how long to take it?\nYou must finish the dose as prescribed by the doctor. Even if you feel better you must continue with the entire dose to get the maximum benefit.\nOverdose:\nIn case of overdose you must get in touch with your doctor immediately.\nMiss dose:\nIt is preferable to take the dose at the same time everyday so that you do not miss the dose. However, if you have missed it, take the medicine when you remember provided it is not very close to the next dose. In such circumstances, skip the missed dose and continue with the original schedule. Taking more than one dose at the same time can lead to several side effects.\nSide effects of the drug:\nSome of the common side effects which you may experience include:\n\nUpset stomach\nVomiting\nHeadache\nDiarrhoea\nMuscle/joint pain\nDizziness\nBlurred vision\nMuscle cramps\nDrowsiness\n\nSome people may experience serious side effects as well such as:\n\nBleeding\nSudden weight gain\nUnusual tiredness\nSwelling ankles/hands/abdomen/feet\nShortness of breath\nSwelling around the eyes\nBlack/bloody stool\nFast heartbeat\nSymptoms of liver disease\nSigns of kidney problems\nLow back/side pain\nMuscle weakness\nAllergic reaction\n\nIn case of serious side effects you must get medical attention immediately. If the common side effects persist for long then also you must visit the doctor. The above list is not the complete list of side effects and you may experience other discomforts as well and you must immediately get in touch with your doctor in case of any complication.\nCommon drug interactions:\nIf drug interaction happens it may change how your medicine work and chances of side effects also increases. Keep a list of all the medicines that you are currently taking and share it with your doctor. Also it is wise to ask for a list of medicine that may interact with the drug so that drug interaction does not happen.\nWarning:\nThings to remember:\n\nNever share the medicine with anyone even if the person is having the same symptom as you have.\nUse the medicine only for the purpose for which it is stated.\nDo not take vaccinations/immunizations without the approval of your doctor during the course of the treatment\nAvoid excess dosage\nYou must avoid alcohol, tobacco and grapefruit juice during the treatment as it may interact with the medicine.\nStore the medicine at room temperature away from moisture and light. Keep the medicine away from pets and children.