Re: Need some help -- Drug Interactions In Imatinib Therapy
Hi Yusuf,
The interaction between Gleevec and Clarithromycin will cause the
Gleevec level in your system to rise. Are you taking 400mg or
higher? If you are on 800mg, you may want to talk to your doctor
about reducing your Gleevec dose (to 600mg or 400mg) during the time
you will be taking the antibiotic but if you are on 400mg and
tolerating it well, you shouldn't have a problem, especially if the
duration of the antibiotic is only a week.
Good luck,
Tracey