Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Imatinib Tablet
Imatinib Tablet
| Generic name | imatinib mesylate (imatinib mesilate) |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Tyrosine kinase inhibitor |
| Forms | Tablet, Capsule (100 mg and 400 mg), Oral solution (liquid) |
Imatinib is an oral cancer medicine that blocks abnormal proteins called tyrosine kinases that tell certain cancer cells to grow and spread. It is used to treat several types of blood cancers and other rare tumors in adults and some children.
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