Question 1

Indications?

Accepted Answer

This medication is a protein-tyrosine kinase inhibitor, prescribed for treating certain type of cancers such as chronic my﻿‍​‍‍‍​‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍​‍﻿elogenous leukemia (cancer of the white blood cells, acute lymphoblastic leukemia(cancer of the white blood cells), gastrointestinal stromal tumors (tumors of the gastrointestinal tract and other cancers. It prevents the growth of cancer cells.

Question 2

Side Effects?

Accepted Answer

Heart
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Compression of the heart, inflammation of the pericardium and blood clot.
Central nervous System
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Loss of strength, fatigue/lethargy, flu like symptoms, headache, dizziness, depression, sleeplessness, anxiety, decreased tactile sensibility, tingling, weakness, CNS hemorrhage and swelling of the brain.
Skin
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Rash/de﻿‍​‍‍‍​‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍​‍﻿squamation, itching, baldness, sweating, dry skin, re

Question 3

Warnings?

Accepted Answer

•Caution should be exercised in patients with history of  high blood pressure, heart attack, irregular heartbeat, diabetes, ﻿‍​‍‍‍​‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍​‍﻿heart, lung, thyroid or liver disease, smokers, street drug and heavy alcohol users.
Avoid excess dosage.
It may cause diarrhea during the treatment. Consult with your doctor if it does so.
Consult with your doctor during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Imatinib - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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