Glivec

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking imatinib it is important that your doctor knows:

• If you have any problems with the way your liver works, or with the way your kidneys work.
• If you have ever had hepatitis B infection.
• If you have an infection or feel unwell.
• If you have a heart condition.
• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
• If you are taking or using any other medicines. This includes any medicines you are taking which are available to buy without a prescription, as well as herbal and complementary medicines.
• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.