Glivec 400 Mg 30 Tablets

Therapeutic Indications Of GLIVEC tablets Glivec is a medicine containing an active substance called imatinib. This medicine works by inhibiting the growth of abnormal cells in the diseases listed below treatment for adults and children for: Chronic myeloid leukaemia Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia Myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases Hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) and/or chronic eosinophilic leukaemia Gastrointestinal stromal tumours Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans Method Of Administration Of GLIVEC tablets Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Do not stop taking Glivec unless your doctor tells you to. If you are not able to take the medicine as your doctor prescribed or you feel you do not need it anymore, contact your doctor straight away. Your doctor will tell you exactly how many tablets of Glivec to take. Undesirable Side Effects Of GLIVEC tablets Rapid weight gain Unexpected bleeding or bruising Chest pain, irregular heart rhythm Cough, having difficulty breathing or painful breathing Feeling light-headed, dizzy or fainting Rash Stomach pain with feeling sick Warnings & Special Precautions While Taking GLIVEC tablets Do not take Glivec if you are allergic to imatinib or any of the other ingredients of this medicine if you have or have ever had a liver, kidney or heart problem. if you are taking the medicine levothyroxine because your thyroid has been removed. if you have ever had or might now have a hepatitis B infection. This is because Glivec could cause hepatitis B to become active again. Storage Conditions Of GLIVEC tablets Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. • Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. • Do not store above 30°C. • Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture. • Do not use any pack that is damaged or shows signs of tampering. • Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment