Glivec 100 mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as 'anti-cancer medication', primarily used to treat various types of cancer. It is used to treat cancer of the blood (chronic myeloid leukaemia and acute lymphocytic leukaemia) and gastrointestinal stromal tumour. Cancer is a genetic change in which the cells divide uncontrollably and spread into surrounding tissues. There are more than 100 types of cancer, including blood cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, etc.

Glivec 100 mg Tablet contains Imatinib, which is primarily used to treat cancer. It works by inhibiting an enzyme responsible for cancer cell proliferation and induces cell death (apoptosis). As a result, the growth and spread of cancer cells are stopped or slowed down.

You are advised to take Glivec 100 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience nausea, vomiting, oedema, fatigue, muscle cramps, musculoskeletal pain, diarrhoea, rash, and abdominal pain. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently. 

Do not take Glivec 100 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. While taking Glivec 100 mg Tablet , you might become more sensitive to sunlight, so it is important to protect your skin with a high sun protection factor (SPF). Regular blood tests are required to monitor liver function and blood cells in the blood while taking Glivec 100 mg Tablet . Glivec 100 mg Tablet can cause swelling and water retention, so if you have unexpected rapid weight gain, please consult your doctor. If you ever had a hepatitis B infection, please tell your doctor before starting Glivec 100 mg Tablet as it can make hepatitis B active again. 

Glivec 100 mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as 'anti-cancer medication' containing Imatinib, primarily used to treat various cancer types. It is used to treat cancer of the blood (chronic myeloid leukaemia and acute lymphocytic leukaemia) and gastrointestinal stromal tumour. It works by inhibiting an enzyme responsible for cancer cell proliferation and induces cell death (apoptosis). As a result, the growth and spread of cancer cells are stopped or slowed down.

Do not take Glivec 100 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Glivec 100 mg Tablet may cause blurry vision and dizziness, so do not drive or operate any machinery which requires concentration. While taking Glivec 100 mg Tablet , you might become more sensitive to sunlight, so it is important to protect your skin with a high sun protection factor (SPF) while going out, as it can lead to a skin rash if you are not using a strong SPF. Glivec 100 mg Tablet can cause leg swelling and water retention (oedema), so if you have unexpected rapid weight gain, please consult your doctor. If you ever had a hepatitis B infection, please tell your doctor before starting Glivec 100 mg Tablet as it can make hepatitis B active again. Glivec 100 mg Tablet may make you more susceptible to infections; consult your doctor if you develop any signs of infections, fever, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding or bruising.