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Generic: imatinib View All Brands Gleevec A tyrosine kinase inhibitor - It targets a specific protein within cancer cells and stops the cancer cells from growing				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose and skip your missed dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What may interact with this medicine? antiviral medicines for HIV or AIDS bosentan cisapride clarithromycin cyclosporine dexamethasone diltiazem ergot alkaloids like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine erythromycin grapefruit or grapefruit juice medicines for cholesterol like atorvastatin lovastatin, simvastatin medicines for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances medicines for fungal infections like ketoconazole and itraconazole medicines for irregular heart beat like amiodarone, bepridil, dofetilide, encainide, flecainide, propafenone, quinidine medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin medicines for sleep NSAIDS, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen pimozide rifabutin rifampin sildenafil sirolimus St. John's wort tacrolimus vaccines verapamil warfarin Talk to your doctor or health care professional before taking any of these medicines: acetaminophen aspirin ibuprofen ketoprofen naproxen This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Visit your doctor for checks on your progress. You will need to have regular blood tests while on this medicine. Report any new symptoms promptly. Call your doctor or health care professional for advice if you get a fever, chills or sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. This drug decreases your body's ability to fight infections. Try to avoid being around people who are sick. This medicine may increase your risk to bruise or bleed. Call your doctor or health care professional if you notice any unusual bleeding. Be careful brushing and flossing your teeth or using a toothpick because you may get an infection or bleed more easily. If you have any dental work done, tell your dentist you are receiving this medicine. Avoid taking products that contain aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen, or ketoprofen unless instructed by your doctor. These medicines may hide a fever. Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine. Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Men should inform their doctors if they wish to father a child. This medicine may lower sperm counts. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information. Do not breast- feed an infant while taking this medicine.
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