How long does one box of Imatinib last?

The number of Imatinib tablets contained in a box and the daily dose a patient needs to take will vary depending on the specific type of treatment and individual circumstances. Usually, the usage and dosage of imatinib are guided by doctors based on the patient's specific condition and disease. Therefore, how long a box of imatinib lasts will vary depending on the patient's prescription.

The following is some general information, but be sure to follow your doctor's advice:

1.Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML): For CML patients, imatinib The typical starting dose is 400 mg per day (usually as one or two 200 mg tablets). The doctor may then adjust the dose based on the patient's response, possibly increasing it to 600 mg per day or more, or reducing the dose as needed. Therefore, a box of imatinib may have different durations depending on dosage and adjustments.

2.Cortical renal cancer (GIST): The typical dose of imatinib for patients with GIST is 400mg per day. The duration of treatment is usually longer and may take months or years. One box of imatinib can last a patient several days to several weeks.

3.Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL): Imatinib is usually used together with other drugs to treat ALL. Dosage and duration of treatment will vary based on treatment regimen and patient response.

It needs to be emphasized that patients must not change the dose of imatinib or stop taking it on their own, but must take it according to the doctor's advice. Additionally, imatinib is often part of long-term treatment, so patients may need to get new prescriptions regularly to ensure a continued supply of the drug.

Imatinib was launched in China as early as2003, and the domestic medical insurance price is about 700RMB is about 100mg*60. The specification is 100mg*60. Since medical insurance varies greatly in different places, please consult your local pharmacy or medical insurance bureau for specific prices. Foreign medicines are divided into original drugs and generic drugs. Original drugs are mainly Turkish original drugs, and the price is relatively high, about 3300 yuan; generic drugs are mainly Indian generic drugs, and the Indian generic drugs specifications 100mg*120 are priced at around a few hundred yuan, which is much cheaper than domestic ones. The ingredients of foreign original drugs and generic drugs are basically the same as those of domestic imatinib.