Gleevec Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Gleevec Tablet
| Generic name | imatinib mesylate |
|---|---|
| Drug class | kinase inhibitor |
| Forms | Film-coated tablets (100 mg and 400 mg) |
Gleevec is a prescription tablet that contains imatinib mesylate, a type of medicine called a kinase inhibitor. It is used to treat certain blood cancers and other tumors by blocking abnormal proteins that help cancer cells grow.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.