Glivec 100mg Tablet : Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Glivec 100mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Glivec 100mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Blood Cancer

Glivec 100mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Glivec 100mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Glivec 100mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Glivec shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Glivec 100mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Glivec. If you see any side effects, stop taking Glivec immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Glivec again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Glivec 100mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Glivec. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Glivec 100mg Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Glivec rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Glivec 100mg Tablet on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Glivec. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Glivec 100mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Glivec 100mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Fentanyl

Clozapine

Adalimumab

Moderate

Chlorpheniramine,Codeine

Diclofenac

Ibuprofen

Simvastatin

Glivec 100mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glivec 100mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Jaundice
Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Frequently asked Questions about Glivec 100mg Tablet

Is this Glivec 100mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Glivec 100mg Tablet .

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Glivec 100mg Tablet as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Glivec 100mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Glivec 100mg Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Glivec 100mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Glivec 100mg Tablet

Taking Glivec 100mg Tablet with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Glivec 100mg Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Glivec 100mg Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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