Imatinib Mesylate
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors, Dermatofibrosarcoma, Leukemia + 17 more
Treatment
35 FDA approvals
20 Active Studies for Imatinib Mesylate
Treatment for
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
What is Imatinib Mesylate
Imatinib
The Generic name of this drug
Treatment Summary
Imatinib is a cancer-fighting medicine used to treat several types of cancer. It is sold under the brand names Gleevec and Glivec. Imatinib works by blocking certain enzymes, which prevents tumor growth. This is the first drug of its kind, as it specifically targets cancer cells instead of just any rapidly dividing cells.
Gleevec
is the brand name
Imatinib Mesylate 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 Imatinib Mesylate Affects Patients
Imatinib is a medicine used to treat certain types of cancer. It works by blocking the activity of certain proteins (called tyrosine kinases) that help cancer cells grow and divide. Imatinib specifically targets a protein called BCR-ABL, which is involved in many processes that cause cancer cells to grow and spread. Normal cells are usually not affected by imatinib because they have other proteins that can take over the job of the blocked protein. But cancer cells rely heavily on BCR-ABL, so they are more likely to be impacted by imatinib.
How Imatinib Mesylate works in the body
Imatinib mesylate is a drug that stops cancer cells from growing and spreading. It does this by blocking a protein called BCR-ABL, which is found in higher amounts in cancer cells. Imatinib also targets the proteins that help cancer cells survive, such as PDGF and SCF, by blocking their activity. In lab tests, imatinib has been shown to stop the growth of cancer cells and even cause them to die.
When to interrupt dosage
The measure of Imatinib Mesylate is contingent upon the determined ailment, including Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES) and Desmoid Tumors. The amount of dosage is contingent upon the method of delivery specified 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 - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, 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 - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, 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 - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Solution - Oral, Solution
Eosinophilic leukemia
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Solution - Oral, Solution
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Solution - Oral, Solution
Myeloproliferative Disorders
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Solution - Oral, Solution
Myelodysplastic Syndrome
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Solution - Oral, Solution
Blast Phase
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, 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 - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Solution - Oral, Solution
Chordoma
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, 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 - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Solution - Oral, Solution
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Solution - Oral, Solution
Leukemia
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Solution - Oral, Solution
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Solution - Oral, Solution
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Solution - Oral, Solution
Dermatofibrosarcoma
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Solution - Oral, Solution
Hypereosinophilic Syndrome
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, 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 - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Solution - Oral, Solution
Mastocytosis, Systemic
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Solution - Oral, Solution
Metastatic Melanoma
, 100.0 mg, 400.0 mg, 50.0 mg, 80.0 mg/mL
, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Capsule - Oral, Tablet, film coated, Tablet, film coated - Oral, Capsule, Tablet, coated - Oral, Tablet, coated, Solution - Oral, Solution
Warnings
Imatinib Mesylate Contraindications
Condition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Imatinib Mesylate.
Common Imatinib Mesylate 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.
Imatinib Mesylate Toxicity & Overdose Risk
Common side effects of taking Voltaren include swelling, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, joint pain, diarrhea, rash, tiredness, and stomach pain. In animal studies, long-term use has been connected to liver, kidney, and heart damage, as well as a weakened immune system. Additionally, animals developed cardiomyopathy (heart muscle disease), chronic kidney disease, and tumors in the preputial gland. Genotoxic effects have been observed in laboratory tests. Fertility was not affected in animal studies. It is important to be aware of potential toxicities in humans, such as liver toxicity, kidney damage, cardiac
Imatinib Mesylate Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Imatinib Mesylate?
A total of 290 active studies are presently examining the use of Imatinib Mesylate in treating 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
131 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
Imatinib Mesylate Reviews: What are patients saying about Imatinib Mesylate?
5
Patient Review
7/23/2021
Imatinib Mesylate for Stromal Tumor of Stomach or Intestines
5
Patient Review
4/1/2018
Imatinib Mesylate for Chronic Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
4
Patient Review
7/28/2013
Imatinib Mesylate for Chronic Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
3.7
Patient Review
3/7/2022
Imatinib Mesylate for Chronic Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
3.3
Patient Review
11/11/2009
Imatinib Mesylate for Stromal Tumor of Stomach or Intestines
Patient Q&A Section about imatinib mesylate
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is imatinib mesylate used for?
"Imatinib mesylate is approved to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia in adults and children who test positive for the Philadelphia chromosome. In adults, it is used for disease that has recurred or is resistant to treatment."
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Is imatinib mesylate the same as imatinib?
"The drug Imatinib Mesylate is known by the trade name Gleevec and the generic name STI-571. In some cases, doctors or other health care professionals may use the trade name when referring to the generic drug."
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How does imatinib mesylate work?
"Imatinib works by binding to the ATP binding site, locking it in a closed or self-inhibited conformation, and inhibiting the enzyme activity of the protein. This process results in "switching off" the downstream signaling pathways that promote leukemogenesis."
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