DASATINIB

Overview

DASATINIB is a Schedule H drug.
Dasatinib is a cancer medicine that slows the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body. Dasatinib is used in adults and children to treat a type of blood cancer called Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). Dasatinib is also used to treat Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) in adults.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Do not crush, chew, or break a dasatinib tablet. Swallow it whole. Do not use a pill that has been accidentally broken. The medicine from a crushed or broken pill can be dangeorous if it gets in your eyes,mouth,nose or on your skin. If this occurs, wash your skin with soap and water or rinse your eyes with water. Wear rubber gloves while handling a broken tablet or capsule. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how to safely dispose of the broken pill. A pregnant woman should not handle a broken pill.

Common Side-Effects

DASATINIB : Left Hand Finger Blue Colored Skin, Chest Discomfort, Difficulty Breathing, Nausea

Serious Side-Effects

DASATINIB : Constipation, Cough, Dizziness, Irregular Heartbeat, Head Headache, Nasal Congestion, Runny Nose, Throat Soreness, Vomit

Disease Interactions

DASATINIB can interfere with: Congestive Heart Disease, Pleural Effusion, Pulmonary Heart Disease, Long QT Syndrome, Hypokalemia

Technical Classification

DASATINIB is categorized as: BCR-ABL TYROSINE KINASE INHIBITORS / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with DASATINIB as Ingredient

SPRYCEL 50MG TABDASATINIB 50 MG
SPRYCEL 70MG TABDASATINIB 70.0 MG