Dasatib 100mg Tablet

INTRODUCTION DASATIB 100 TABLET contains Dasatinib which belongs to the group of medicines called Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor. It is used to treat cancers of blood and bone marrow (such as chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) or Philadelphia chromosome positive (Ph+) acute lymphoblastic leukaemia) in adults, adolescents and in children (aged 1 year or above).It is primarily used in patients when treatment with conventional therapies is not suitable or fails to provide adequate response.Leukaemia is the cancer of blood cells. It is caused due to abnormal growth and multiplication of blood cells within the bone marrow. It is characterized by severe tiredness, breathlessness, increased bleeding tendency, tiredness, anemia, night sweats, fever, chills, frequent infections and weight loss.During treatment with DASATIB 100 TABLET your doctor will closely monitor your health condition through several blood tests to avoid the risk of unwanted side effects. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while taking DASATIB 100 TABLET as it may increase the risk of side effects.Before taking DASATIB 100 TABLET inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney or heart problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have or at risk of developing hepatitis C infection as a precaution.Avoid concomitant use of antacids or any stomach medicines along with DASATIB 100 TABLET. Leave a time gap of at least 2 hours between the medicines. DASATIB 100 TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women.Men and women taking DASATIB 100 TABLET must use a suitable contraceptive method to avoid pregnancy while undergoing therapy with DASATIB 100 TABLET.The most common side effects of taking DASATIB 100 TABLET are increased bleeding tendency, increased infections, feeling tired or weak, nausea, vomiting, hair loss, mouth ulcers, changes in taste, inflammation of the food pipe or stomach, muscle pain or spasm, skin rashes, headache, dizziness and weight loss. Contact your doctor if any of these side effect worsens.