Dasatinib
Information about Dasatinib
Dasatinib Uses
Dasatinib 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.
How Dasatinib works
Dasatinib 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.
Common side effects of Dasatinib
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, Headache, Abdominal pain, 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
Available Medicine for Dasatinib
SprycelBMS India Pvt Ltd
₹82820 to ₹2115383 variant(s)
DasamylMylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd - A Viatris Company
₹3450 to ₹44503 variant(s)
DasashilShilpa Medicare Ltd
₹2968 to ₹97074 variant(s)
DasamacAdmac Pharma Ltd
₹7742 to ₹99582 variant(s)
DasakastAprazer Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹6500 to ₹85002 variant(s)
DashoriTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹3660 to ₹108004 variant(s)
DasalievaAllieva Pharma
₹65001 variant(s)
DasacadCadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹2470 to ₹79673 variant(s)
DaslemiaIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹3745 to ₹49953 variant(s)
DasaloidNeon Laboratories Ltd
₹3095 to ₹51202 variant(s)
Expert advice for Dasatinib
- 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.