Imatinib

Strength: 100 mg, 400 mg

Dosage Form: Tablet

Description:

Imatinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). It blocks abnormal protein signals that promote cancer growth.

Key Features:

• Oral targeted cancer therapy
• Effective against specific gene mutations
• Well-tolerated in most patients

Precautions:

Monitor liver function and blood counts. May cause edema and muscle cramps.