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Imatinib

Imatinib is an antineoplastic drug; that is, it is used to treat cancer. It is used for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), gastrointestinal tumors, chronic eosinophilic leukemia (CEL), and hypereosinophilic syndrome. Its common side effects include muscle pain, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea.

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Does a normal WBC count indicate the absence of leukemia?

Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with leukemia, and I have been taking the tablet Imatinib 400 mg. My blood report confirmed that my white blood cell count has become normal. Does this mean that I do not have leukemia? Can I live a normal life now? I am planning to get married in a few years. Will my c...  Read Full »


Dr. Mubashir Razzaq Khan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are on Imatinib therapy because you had CML (chronic myeloid leukemia). From the attached reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), a normal white blood cell (WBC) count shows that you are in the stage of hematological remission. I suggest ...  Read Full »

Is skin whitening side effect of Gleevec permanent?

Query: Hi doctor, I have CML-CP. I am on Gleevec for the last year. My query is about skin whitening as it has turned too white. Will this side effect go away?  Read Full »


Dr. Prasad Eswaran

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Skin whitening is technically called hypopigmentation. This is the usual side effect of Gleevec (Imatinib) and is usually harmless. Usually, it is reversible once the drug is stopped. However, evidence for stopping the drug is limited and no consensus exists on drug ce...  Read Full »

What are the risk factors associated with CML?

Query: Hi doctor, My niece's boyfriend was diagnosed with CML three months back with BCR-ABL positive. He is now stable and is taking Imatinib 400 mg daily. Earlier she was considering engaging with the boy for marriage. Now she wants to know the risk factors she has to face if she goes ahead with the wed...  Read Full »


Dr. Abdul Aziz Khan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through the reports attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). CML (chronic myelogenous leukemia) is a chronic disease that is compatible for long survival with current targeted therapy, like tablet Imatinib, but it is difficult to say ...  Read Full »

I am under treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia. Please give your opinion on my report.

Query: Hello doctor, I need an opinion on BCR-ABL quantitative report. I am on Imatinib for chronic myeloid leukemia.  Read Full »


Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are no abnormal premature cells in CBC in the attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So I presume that the hematological response is very good. However, I suggest further investigating the peripheral smear examination report to ...  Read Full »

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