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
Abdominal pain, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Fatigue, Headache, Infection, Low blood platelets, Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Nausea, Rash, Vomiting, Constipation, Diarrhea, Joint pain, Muscle pain, Myelosuppression, 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, Central nervous system bleeding, Elevated serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase, Elevated serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, Bleeding disorder, Cardiovascular toxicity, Arterial hypertension, Prolonged QT interval, Severe skin reactions, Tumor lysis syndrome, Growth retardation in children
Available Medicine for Dasatinib
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.