Gleevec
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors, Dermatofibrosarcoma, Leukemia + 17 more
Treatment
35 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Gleevec
Treatment for
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
What is Gleevec
Imatinib
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Imatinib, also known as Gleevec or Glivec, is a medication used to treat cancer. It is a type of small molecule inhibitor that works by blocking certain tyrosine kinase enzymes. Imatinib is most commonly used to treat chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), and other forms of cancer. It is the first drug of its kind and works differently than other cancer treatments that target rapidly dividing cells.
Gleevec
is the brand name
Gleevec Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Gleevec
Imatinib
2001
64
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Imatinib, also called Gleevec, is approved by the FDA for 35 uses including Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) and Hypereosinophilic Syndrome .
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Leukemia, Myeloid, Accelerated Phase
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES)
FIP1L1-PDGFRα fusion kinase status unknown Chronic eosinophilic leukemia
Myeloproliferative Disorders (MPD)
Accelerated phase chronic myologenic leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Blast Crisis
newly diagnosed, chronic phase Chronic myeloid leukemia
Chronic Eosinophilic Leukemia (CEL)
Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
recurrent Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
refractory, chronic phase Chronic myeloid leukemia
metastatic Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
unresectable Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
cKit mutational status unknown Aggressive systemic mastocytosis
FIP1L1-PDGFRα fusion kinase status unknown Hypereosinophilic syndrome
Systemic Mastocytosis, Aggressive (ASM)
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
Blast Phase
Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Leukemia
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
Eosinophilic leukemia
Dermatofibrosarcoma
Dermatofibrosarcoma
Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive
Mastocytosis, Systemic
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Effectiveness
How Gleevec Affects Patients
Imatinib is a medicine used to treat cancer. It works by blocking a specific type of protein (BCR-ABL) that is often found in cancer cells. This protein helps cancer cells grow, move, and resist death, so blocking it can help stop the spread of cancer. Normal cells have other proteins that can take over if BCR-ABL is blocked, so they are less impacted by imatinib than cancer cells.
How Gleevec works in the body
Imatinib mesylate is a drug that blocks a protein called BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase, which is found in abnormally high levels in cancer cells. This protein is necessary for tumor growth and survival, and Imatinib stops it from working, leading to cell death. Imatinib also blocks other proteins in the body that help regulate cell growth and survival, such as platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) and stem cell factor (SCF). In laboratory tests, Imatinib has been shown to stop the growth of certain cancer cells and cause them to die.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Gleevec is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, including Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES) and Desmoid Tumors. The dosage fluctuates in line with the technique of administration noted in the table below.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Dermatofibrosarcoma
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution
Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution
Leukemia, Myeloid, Accelerated Phase
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution
Eosinophilic leukemia
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution
Myeloproliferative Disorders
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution
Myelodysplastic Syndrome
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution
Blast Phase
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution
Chordoma
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution
Leukemia
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution
Dermatofibrosarcoma
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution
Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution
Mastocytosis, Systemic
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution
Metastatic Melanoma
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Tablet, coated - Oral, Solution - Oral, Solution
Warnings
Gleevec Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Gleevec.
Common Gleevec Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
2-Methoxyethanol
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Imatinib is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.
9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Imatinib is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.
Abetimus
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Imatinib is combined with Abetimus.
Acteoside
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Imatinib is combined with Acteoside.
Aldosterone
Major
The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Imatinib is combined with Aldosterone.
Gleevec Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Taking Voltaren can lead to side effects such as swelling, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, pain, diarrhea, rash, fatigue, and abdominal pain. In animal studies, long-term use of Voltaren has been linked to liver, kidney, and heart damage, as well as a weakened immune system and an increased risk of infection. Additionally, studies in rats have found that taking Voltaren may reduce the lifespan of males at high doses and both males and females at lower doses. In terms of fertility, male rats who were given Voltaren had decreased testicular and epididymal weights and reduced numbers of motile sperm,
Gleevec Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Gleevec?
At present, 290 active studies are being conducted to assess the potential of Gleevec to treat Metastatic Melanoma, unresectable Gastrointestinal stromal tumor and Systemic Mastocytosis.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
22 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1
Myelodysplastic Syndrome
132 Actively Recruiting
Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 4
Mastocytosis, Systemic
0 Actively Recruiting
Chordoma
0 Actively Recruiting
Leukemia
0 Actively Recruiting
Leukemia, Myeloid, Accelerated Phase
0 Actively Recruiting
Blast Phase
0 Actively Recruiting
Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive
0 Actively Recruiting
Myeloproliferative Disorders
2 Actively Recruiting
Not Applicable, Phase 2
Leukemia, Myelogenous, Chronic, BCR-ABL Positive
0 Actively Recruiting
Metastatic Melanoma
0 Actively Recruiting
Dermatofibrosarcoma
5 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 1
Eosinophilic leukemia
0 Actively Recruiting
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
0 Actively Recruiting
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
0 Actively Recruiting
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
0 Actively Recruiting
Dermatofibrosarcoma
0 Actively Recruiting
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
0 Actively Recruiting
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma
0 Actively Recruiting
Gleevec Reviews: What are patients saying about Gleevec?
5
Patient Review
12/17/2015
Gleevec for Stromal Tumor of Stomach or Intestines
5
Patient Review
5/14/2016
Gleevec for Stromal Tumor of Stomach or Intestines
5
Patient Review
10/3/2013
Gleevec for Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia in the Blast Crisis Phase
5
Patient Review
11/1/2013
Gleevec for Chronic Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
5
Patient Review
7/14/2013
Gleevec for Type of Leukemia - Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia
5
Patient Review
8/24/2016
Gleevec for Stromal Tumor of Stomach or Intestines
5
Patient Review
4/28/2022
Gleevec for Chronic Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
5
Patient Review
3/20/2016
Gleevec for Chronic Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
4.7
Patient Review
11/26/2013
Gleevec for Stromal Tumor of Stomach or Intestines
4.3
Patient Review
3/19/2014
Gleevec for Chronic Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
4
Patient Review
12/12/2021
Gleevec for Stromal Tumor of Stomach or Intestines
4
Patient Review
2/27/2017
Gleevec for Chronic Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
3.7
Patient Review
1/29/2018
Gleevec for Chronic Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
3.7
Patient Review
5/9/2013
Gleevec for Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia
3
Patient Review
2/1/2013
Gleevec for Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Patient Q&A Section about gleevec
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is Gleevec and how does it work?
"Gleevec works by slowing or stopping the growth of certain cancer cells by inhibiting specific enzymes in the body called tyrosine kinases. Tyrosine kinase enzymes are involved in many cell functions, including cell signaling (communication), growth, and division."
Answered by AI
What kind of drug is Gleevec?
"Gleevec is a targeted therapy that inhibits signal transduction by protein-tyrosine kinase."
Answered by AI