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Gleevec
Gleevec interferes with the growth of some cancer cells. Gleevec is used to treat a type of blood cancer called Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). It is also used to treat certain tumors of the stomach and digestive system. Gleevec may also be used for other purposes...
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Gleevec
Gleevec is used for: Treating certain types of leukemia (eg, chronic myeloid leukemia) and certain intestinal tumors (eg, gastrointestinal stromal tumors). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Gleevec
Imatinib is a small molecule kinase inhibitor. Gleevec film-coated tablets contain imatinib mesylate equivalent to 100 mg or 400 mg of imatinib free base. Imatinib mesylate is designated chemically as 4-[(4-Methyl-1-piperazinyl)methyl]-N-[4-methyl-3-[[4-(3-pyridinyl-...
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Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML)
...chromosome This disease may also alter the results of the following tests: Platelet count Uric acid Vitamin B12 level Treatment Imatinib (Gleevec) is the first therapy for everyone with CML. Gleevec blocks the Philadelphia chromosome and is associated with very high rates of remission. New...
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See also: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Hypereosinophilic Syndrome, Myelodysplastic Diseases, Myeloproliferative Disorders, Systemic Mastocytosis

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