Imatab TM
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Active ingredients: imatinib
Brand name
(ARTG)
: IMATAB imatinib (as mesilate) 600 mg tablet bottleWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
The proposed Imatinib tablet 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), adult patients with unresectable, recurrent and/or metastatic dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP).
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Brownish colored, oval shaped, biconvex film coated tablets debossed with "600" on one side and scoreline on other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
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.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
