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Is Glivec (imatinib) indicated for children with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia?

Name: Is Glivec (imatinib) indicated for children with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:53:54.245Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Yes, Glivec (imatinib) is indicated for children with newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, integrated with chemotherapy.

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GLIVEC film-coated tabletsNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 41Document updated 4 February 2026

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