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Imatinib mesylate
4-*-
N-*amino]-
phenyl]benzamide methanesulfonate
CAS number
152459-95-5 (imatinib) 220127-57-1 (imatinib mesilate)
ATC code
L01XX28
Chemical formula C29H31N7O.CH4SO3
Molecular weight 589.7
Bioavailability 98%
Metabolism Hepatic, mainly CYP3A4
Elimination half-life 18 hours
Excretion Hepatic
Pregnancy category D (Australia)
Legal status ?
Routes of administration Oral

Imatinib is a drug used to treat certain types of cancer. It is currently marketed by Novartis as Gleevec® (USA) or Glivec® (Europe/Australia) as its mesylate salt, imatinib mesilate (INN). It is occasionally still referred to as CGP57148B or STI571 (especially in older publications). It is used in treating chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) and a number of other malignancies.

It is the first member of a new class of agents that act by inhibiting particular tyrosine kinase enzymes, instead of simply inhibiting rapidly dividing cells.

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DrugDigest: Imatinib ( Gleevec ) - Information on dosage, usage, side effects, interactions, and drug comparisons including generics when available.

Gleevec - Imatinib mesylate. Features prescribing and reimbursement information for US residents.
Meta Description: [ How Gleevec works. Gleevec is used to treat Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) and Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST). ]

Gleevec Consumer Information - FDA - Patient FAQ in html format with a link to approved labeling in pdf format.

Gleevec Information - Features information from the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research including news releases, FAQs, approval letter, and draft package insert.
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Gleevec Resource Center - Features articles, news releases, FAQs, and drug information.
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Imatinib ( Glivec ) - International Site - Manufacturer's information on this prescription medication used in the treatment of Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) and Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST).
Meta Description: [ Glivec is a prescription medication used in the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) from Novartis Oncology. On glivec.com international healthcare professionals can learn about CML and GIST, as well as find information on how Glivec treats th... ]

Leukemia-Treatment - Site contains information on Gleevec, CML-Chronic Myeloid Leukemia with monthly updates on new developments from Dr. Brian Druker.

Life Raft Group - Features newsletters from this group of patients who are taking part in the Gleevec trials to treat gastrointestinal stromal tumors, a form of cancer.
Meta Description: [ The Life Raft Group. A patient/caregiver support group for GIST cancer. ]

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