Imatinib Drugs.com Revision Date: 01/03/2008 1:49:15 PM. Generic Name: imatinib (oral) (im MA ta nib) Brand Names: Gleevec What is imatinib? Imatinib interferes with the growth of some c

Imatinib American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Last Reviewed - 02/01/2009 Why is this medication prescribed? Imatinib is used to treat certain types of leukemia (cancer that begins i