(kÄn'sÉr) 1  A disease characterized by any of various malignant neoplasms composed of abnormal cells that tend to proliferate rapidly and invade surrounding tissue. Without treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation, cancer cells can metastasize to other body sites and cause organ failure and death. 2  A malignant tumor.
Dosage and Administration (2.6, 2.7) 8/2016. Warnings and Precautions (5.10) 8/2016. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Gleevec is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of: Newly diagnosed adult and pediatric patients with Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in chronic phase (1.1)
This Gleevec price guide is based on using the Drugs.com discount card which is accepted at most U.S. pharmacies. The cost for Gleevec oral tablet 100 mg is around $8,806 for a supply of 90 tablets, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans. A generic version of Gleevec is available, see imatinib prices.