Imatinib var teratogent hos rotter ved administration under organgenese ved doser ≥100 mg/ kg, ca. svarende til den maksimale kliniske dosis på 800 mg/ dag, baseret på legemsoverfladeareal.
Imatinib was teratogenic in rats when administered during organogenesis at doses ≥ 100 mg/ kg, approximately equal to the maximum clinical dose of 800 mg/ day, based on body surface area.