title: Imatinib-induced pancreatitis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, India.
authors.forename: Mahesh R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Varma
authors.forename: Shibi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mathew
authors.forename: Devadas
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Krishnadas
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Vinayakumar