Glivec™

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GLIVEC is indicated for the: -Treatment of patients with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). -Treatment of adult and paediatric patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (Ph+ ALL) integrated with chemotherapy. -Treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory Ph+ ALL as monotherapy. -Treatment of adult patients with myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases (MDS/MPD) associated with platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR) gene re-arrangements, where conventional therapies have failed. -Treatment of adult patients with aggressive systemic mastocytosis (ASM) where conventional therapies have failed. Treatment of adult patients with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) and/or chronic eosinophilic leukaemia (CEL). -Treatment of patients with Kit (CD117) positive unresectable and/or metastatic malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST) -Adjuvant treatment of adult patients at high risk of recurrence following complete gross resection of KIT (CD117)-positive primary GIST (See Dosage and Administration and Clinical Trials) . -Treatment of adult patients with unresectable, recurrent and/or metastatic dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP)GLIVEC is indicated for the: -Treatment of patients with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML). -Treatment of adult patients with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (Ph+ ALL) integrated with chemotherapy. -Treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory Ph+ ALL as monotherapy. -Treatment of adult patients with myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative diseases (MDS/MPD) associated with platelet-derived growth factor receptor (PDGFR) gene re-arrangements, where conventional therapies have failed. -Treatment of adult patients with aggressive systemic mastocytosis (ASM) where conventional therapies have failed. Treatment of adult patients with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) and/or chronic eosinophilic leukaemia (CEL). -Treatment of patients with Kit (CD117) positive unresectable and/or metastatic malignant gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST) -Adjuvant treatment of adult patients at high risk of recurrence following complete gross resection of KIT (CD117)-positive primary GIST (See Dosage and Administration and Clinical Trials). -Treatment of adult patients with unresectable, recurrent and/or metastatic dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP).

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 2 Years
• Store below 30 degrees Celsius
• Protect from Moisture

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Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Tablet, film coated
• Oral
• Very dark yellow to brownish orange, round biconvex with bevelled edges. Debossed with "NVR" on one side and "SA" and a score on the other.

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These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

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• 180 tablets
• 56 tablets
• 60 tablets

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This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: Imatinib

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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