Sprycel (Dasatinib)

Alternate Name: Sprycel

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antineoplastic Agent, Immunological Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 100 MG

Warnings: Unusual weakness or tiredness Unusual bleeding or bruising Oral routeIt is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Use an effective birth control to keep from getting pregnant during treatment with this medicine and for at least 30 days after your last dose. Male patients with female partners should use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for at least 30 days after the last dose. Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for at least 2 weeks after the last dose. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, heart rhythm problems, or lung or breathing problems. Tell your doctor if you are lactose intolerant. This medicine can cause the following problems: Increased risk of bleeding, which may be life-threateningFluid retention, including pleural effusion (fluid build-up around your lungs)Heart rhythm problems, including QT prolongationHeart or blood vessel problems (including heart attack, stroke)Pulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in your lungs)Serious skin reactions (including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme)Tumor lysis syndrome (electrolyte and metabolic problem that can be life-threatening)Liver problems Oral routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment. This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how dasatinib works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Ketoconazole, rifampin, St John's wortBlood thinnerHeartburn or stomach medicine (including famotidine, omeprazole), If you use an antacid, take it at least 2 hours before or after you take this medicine., Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine., This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.