Glivec is an indicated medicine used to treat some types of cancer, such as leukemia tumor in the stomach or intestine, in children and adults.
This drug is in its composition Imatinib, a compound responsible for preventing the production of abnormal and cancerous cells, which helps stop or slow the development of cancer. The generic of Glivec is imatinib mesylate.
Price
The price of Glivec ranges from 6, 000 to 11, 000 reais, and can be purchased at pharmacies or online stores.
How to use
This medication should only be used under the guidance of the oncologist, because the recommended doses depend on the severity of the disease to be treated and the individual response of each patient to the treatment.
The tablets should be swallowed whole, together with a glass of water and soon after meals.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of Glivec may include weight gain, fluid retention and swelling in the extremities, weakness, bleeding, infections, pallor, shortness of breath, dark urine, blurred vision, chest pain, fever, nausea or vomiting.
Contraindications
This drug is contraindicated for children less than 2 years of age and for patients with severe allergy to imatinib, or some other component of the formula.
In addition, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have liver, kidney or heart problems or if you have had any treatment with levothyroxine, you should talk to your doctor before starting treatment.
