Open AccessImatinib-induced pancreatitis
Author(s) -
Mahesh R. Varma,
S. Mathew,
Devadas Krishnadas,
Kattoor Ramakrishnan Vinayakumar
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
indian journal of pharmacology/the indian journal of pharmacology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.286
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1998-3751
pISSN - 0253-7613
DOI - 10.4103/0253-7613.62407
Subject(s) - imatinib mesylate , medicine , pancreatitis , myeloid leukemia , imatinib , adverse effect , complication , acute pancreatitis , mesylate , pharmacology , gastroenterology , chemistry , organic chemistry
Drug-induced pancreatitis is a rare but serious complication of many drugs, some of which have been well documented. Here we present a case of a middle-aged man with chronic myeloid leukemia who developed acute pancreatitis after being initiated on imatinib mesylate. The case history, the pharmacodynamics, uses, and adverse effects of imatinib mesylate are discussed in detail.