Daslemia 70 Tablet is used in the treatment of blood cancer (chronic myeloid leukaemia). It is used in patients whose disease could not be treated with other medications for leukaemia or who cannot take these medications because of side effects.

Daslemia 70 Tablet can be taken with or without food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and rash are some common side effects of this medicine. In some cases, it may cause increased heartbeat and low or high blood pressure, if it happens consult with your doctor. Your doctor might check your blood pressure regularly. It is advised to avoid antacid intake within 2 hours of taking this medicine. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells.

Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. You must avoid driving if you experience dizziness or blurred vision during treatment.

Uses of Daslemia Tablet

Blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia)

Benefits of Daslemia Tablet

In Blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia)

Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is a type of blood cancer where the body produces too many abnormal white blood cells. Daslemia 70 Tablet helps by specifically targeting and blocking the abnormal protein (BCR-ABL) that causes these cells to grow uncontrollably. This slows disease progression, helps restore healthy blood cell counts, and can lead to long-term remission. Daslemia 70 Tablet improves overall survival and quality of life in patients.

Side effects of Daslemia Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Daslemia

Fluid retention
Pleural effusion
Localized edema
Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure)
Generalized edema
Pericardial effusion
Heart failure
Pulmonary edema
Hemorrhage
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Muscle spasm
Itching
Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
Decreased phosphate level in blood
Decreased calcium level in blood
Increased bilirubin in the blood
Increased creatinine level in blood
Headache
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Constipation
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Rash
Vomiting
Fatigue
Infection
Diarrhea
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
Low blood platelets
Muscle pain
Joint pain

How to use Daslemia Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Daslemia 70 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Daslemia Tablet works

Daslemia 70 Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Daslemia 70 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Daslemia 70 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Daslemia 70 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Daslemia 70 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Take special care when driving in case you experience side effects such as dizziness and blurred vision with Daslemia 70 Tablet.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Daslemia 70 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Daslemia 70 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Daslemia 70 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Daslemia 70 Tablet is recommended.

What if you forget to take Daslemia Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Daslemia 70 Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it.
Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache, confusion, problems with your eyesight, nausea or vomiting.
It may cause serious bleeding problem. Inform your doctor if you get headaches, stomach pain or if you notice blood in your urine or stools.
Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it.
Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache, confusion, problems with your eyesight, nausea or vomiting.
It may cause serious bleeding problem. Inform your doctor if you get headaches, stomach pain or if you notice blood in your urine or stools.
Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pyrimidine and Thiazole Derivetive

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors (TKIs)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Daslemia with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Domperidone (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Do not consume Domperidone with Dasatinib. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.

Ondansetron (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Do not consume Ondansetron with Dasatinib. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.

Amiodarone (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Do not consume Amiodarone with Dasatinib. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.

Hydroxyzine (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Do not consume Hydroxyzine with Dasatinib. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.

Tetrabenazine (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Do not consume Tetrabenazine with Dasatinib. Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal.

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Patient concerns

She is suffering from chronic myeloid leukemia

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

Hi Kindly consult to Ayurvedic doctor at your local city area , face to face consult is needed.

Mh mother have blood cancer .recently she got her first induction chemotherapy.in CBC test Immature myeloid cells 18 percent what are indicate.is it serious .is it shown presence of cancer in blood old tell me

Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal

Pathology

Dear Mam Greetings from 1mg, The reports shows low hemoglobin and platelet count which can be due to chemotherapy.

I want to know the symptoms of cancer as I am a smoker

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Symptoms for cancer depends upon which organ involved. For smokers , definitely chronic , they have possibility to develop lung cancer, head and neck cancers, oesophagus cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer and so more on. General symptoms would be like loss of appetite, weight loss, low grade fever in some cases, chronic cough for long time.

Related lab tests

Bcr-Abl Gene Translocation (Qualitative)

Bcr-Abl Gene Translocation (Quantitative)

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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: November, 2025

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