Imatinib was developed by Novartis. It was first approved for marketing by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on May 10, 2001, and then approved for marketing by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) on November 7, 2001. On March 9, it was approved for marketing by the Japan Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA). It is marketed in the United States by Novartis under the trade name Gleevec. Imatinib is a Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor that can inhibit the proliferation and induce apoptosis of fresh cells of Bcr-Abl positive cell lines and Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myelogenous leukemia. There are Indian generic Veenat 400mg available with same active ingredient Imatinib.
How to take Imatinib?
This medicine should be taken with a meal and with a large glass of water to minimize the risk of gastrointestinal disturbances. For patients who are unable to swallow tablets, disperse the tablets in gas-free water or apple juice (approximately 50ml for 100mg and 200ml for 400mg), stir the suspension, and take it as soon as the tablets are completely disintegrated.
Imatinib Availability
Gleevec has many nicknames. In Europe, its trade name is Glivec. In the United States, it is called Gleevec. The actual drug molecular name is Imatinib. As shown in the movie, Gleevec is mainly used in the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia. Clinical results showed that 98.15% of patients who were treated but were still in serious condition achieved hematological complete remission after receiving 300mg of dosed drugs. After one and a half years of treatment, the patient’s progression-free survival rate is still as high as 89.2%. In addition, it can effectively prolong the patient’s survival. Initially, only 30% of patients diagnosed with CML survived five years.
Imatinib cost in Philippines, USA, UK
If we talk about Imatinib price in Philippines then it is very expensive in local pharmacy & the same situation is also in other counties such as USA, UK so the best option is to acquire it online from trusted platform.
