Gleevec
Imatinib 100mg and 400mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of chronic myeloid leukaemia and gastrointestinal stromal tumour. A kinase inhibitor.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100mg | 10 tablets | US$62.10 | US$6.21 |
| 100mg | 20 tablets | US$108.80 | US$5.44 |
| 100mg | 30 tablets | US$140.10 | US$4.67 |
| 100mg | 60 tablets | US$233.40 | US$3.89 |
| 400mg | 10 tablets | US$155.50 | US$15.55 |
| 400mg | 20 tablets | US$265.20 | US$13.26 |
| 400mg | 30 tablets | US$374.10 | US$12.47 |
| 400mg | 60 tablets | US$714.00 | US$11.90 |
- Category
- Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Imatinib
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 100 · 400mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Gleevec on your behalf.
- Alternative names
- Glivec
- Therapeutic class
- Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to imatinib
- Minor side effects
- nausea; muscle cramps; oedema; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- diarrhoea; headache; neutropaenia
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Novartis
- Onset time
- 2–4 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Warfarin; Grapefruit
- Age restrictions
- Used in children with specific leukaemic conditions.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Must not be used. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Precautions and warnings
monitor blood counts regularly; avoid pregnancy during treatment; monitor liver function
Serious side effects
congestive heart failure, requires immediate medical attention; severe gastrointestinal haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Imatinib 100mg and 400mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of chronic myeloid leukaemia and gastrointestinal stromal tumour. A kinase inhibitor.
Mechanism of action
This medicine is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that blocks specific proteins involved in the signalling pathways of cancer cell growth and survival.
Gleevec is a primary brand of imatinib, used for the treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia and Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour. This active ingredient is also distributed under the brand name Glivec. The medication is supplied as a tablet in strengths of 100mg and 400mg.
Buying Gleevec online
For people in Australia or individuals residing far from a major medical hub, generic imatinib is often a more accessible option than the original brand. Much of this generic supply is produced in India, providing a consistent source for patients. As a targeted therapy, it is best used under a doctor’s care.
What you will receive
Gleevec is the originator brand name, made by Novartis. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Novartis and do not ship the original Gleevec.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Imatinib) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.