1930. The first-line drug therapy in chronic myeloid leukemia is –
Correct Answer: Imatinib
Description: Imatinib,dasatinib, and nilotinib specifically inhibit BCR ABL tyrosine kinase activity and reduce the uncontrolled proliferation of white cells They are recommended as first line therapy in chronic phase CML,producing complete cytogenic response(disappearance of the Ph chromosome) Reference :Davidson&;s principles & practice of medicine 22nd edition pg no 1039
Category:
Medicine
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now