Active Ingredient: Imatinib
Imatinib is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with unresectable dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP) and adult patients with recurrent and/or metastatic DFSP who are not eligible for surgery.
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:
For:
Oral, 400 milligrams imatinib, 2 times daily.
The recommended dose of imatinib is 800 mg/day for adult patients with DFSP.
The prescribed dose should be administered orally with a meal and a large glass of water to minimise the risk of gastrointestinal irritations.
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