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Can Imitinef Mercilte Be Taken For Chronic Myeloid Leukemia?


Hello Sir, Now i am in treatment for chronic meyloid leukemia in Christian Medical College since 2004 onwards. I am taking the tablets Glevic 400 mg per day and continuing till now.Now i want to know regarding new medicine IMITINEF MERCILTE .Can I replace old one with this new medicine, since the old medicine has to be taken indefinitely for my survival .
Thu, 24 Sep 2015
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Hello dear. Gleevec and imatinib mersylate are the same drug. It is a good drug and you need to take it continuously for good results. Take care.
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Can Imitinef Mercilte Be Taken For Chronic Myeloid Leukemia?

Hello dear. Gleevec and imatinib mersylate are the same drug. It is a good drug and you need to take it continuously for good results. Take care.