| Category of Drug | Imatinib is Immunosuppressives Drug |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Imatinib is used for 1. Chronic myeloid leukaemia 2. Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia 3. Gastrointestinal stromal tumour |
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| Available dosage forms | CAPSULES |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | Hypersensitivity |
| Precautions | 1. Interactions 2. Pregnancy |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Acute-nausea and vomiting 2. chronic fluid retention with ankle and periorbital edema 3. Diarrhoea 4. Myalgias 5. Congestive heart failure |
| Pregnancy Category | D |
