Successful Progressive Challenge after a Cutaneous Reaction to Imatinib Mesylate (Gleevec): A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Park, Miguel A.; Volcheck, Gerald W.; Guarderas, Juan C.
Source: Allergy and Asthma Proceedings, Volume 25, Number 5, September-October 2004 , pp. 345-347(3)
Publisher: OceanSide Publications, Inc
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Abstract:
The use of imatinib mesylate (Gleevec), a selective tyrosine kinase inhibitor, has become the new gold standard for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia. Unfortunately, the medication has been commonly associated with mild to severe cutaneous reactions, which has limited its use for some patients. We describe a case of a successful progressive challenge of a patient with a drug-induced exanthem from imatinib mesylate and a review of the literature.Document Type: Research article
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