Gleevec 400mg Tablets (Generic Equivalent)

Cheap Generic for Gleevec 400mg (Imatinib Mesylate 400mg) interferes with the growth of some cancer cells. Cheap Generic for Gleevec 400mg (Imatinib Mesylate 400mg) is used to treat a certain types of leukemia (blood cancer) such as Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). It is also used to treat certain tumors of the stomach and digestive system. Cheap Generic for Gleevec 400mg (Imatinib Mesylate 400mg) may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

The health and medical information provided here is for general purposes only and is not a substitute for the expertise and judgment of your physician, or other health care professional. It should not be understood to indicate that the use of this medicine is safe, appropriate or effective for you. Always consult your health care professional before using this, or any other, drug.

Do not use Generic for Gleevec 400mg (Imatinib Mesylate 400mg) if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby.
Before using Generic for Gleevec 400mg (Imatinib Mesylate 400mg), tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, underactive thyroid, congestive heart failure, a history of stomach ulcer or bleeding, or if you are receiving chemotherapy.
Take this medicine with a large glass of water. Generic for Gleevec 400mg (Imatinib Mesylate 400mg) should be taken with a meal. Do not take the medicine on an empty stomach.
If you miss a dose, take the medicine as soon as you remember, making sure you also eat a meal and drink a large glass of water. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next meal. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
To be sure Generic for Gleevec 400mg (Imatinib Mesylate 400mg) is not causing harmful effects, your blood may need to be tested often. Your liver function may also need to be tested. Visit your doctor regularly.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Generic for Gleevec 400mg (Imatinib Mesylate 400mg): hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin;
swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath (even with mild exertion);
black, bloody, or tarry stools;
nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
lower back pain, blood in your urine;
urinating less than usual or not at all;
numbness or tingly feeling around your mouth;
muscle weakness, tightness, or contraction, overactive reflexes;
fast or slow heart rate, weak pulse, feeling short of breath, confusion, fainting; or
severe skin reaction -- fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.
Less serious Generic for Gleevec 400mg (Imatinib Mesylate 400mg) side effects may include:
mild nausea or stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea;
muscle cramps;
joint or muscle pain;
headache, feeling tired; or
stuffy nose, sinus pain.

Take Generic for Gleevec 400mg (Imatinib Mesylate 400mg) exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Take this medicine with a large glass of water.
You may dissolve the Generic for Gleevec 400mg (Imatinib Mesylate 400mg) Tablet in water or apple juice to make swallowing easier.
Generic for Gleevec 400mg (Imatinib Mesylate 400mg) should be taken with a meal. Do not take Generic for Gleevec 400mg (Imatinib Mesylate 400mg) on an empty stomach.
To be sure Generic for Gleevec 400mg (Imatinib Mesylate 400mg) is not causing harmful effects, your blood may need to be tested often. Your weight and liver function may also need to be tested. Visit your doctor regularly.
Store Generic for Gleevec 400mg (Imatinib Mesylate 400mg) at room temperature away from moisture and heat.