Dasanat 50mg Tablet (Dasatinib )

Dasanat 50 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.

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Dasanat 50 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.

Dasanat 50 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.


Benefits of Dasanat 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. Dasanat 50 Tablet helps by specifically targeting and blocking the abnormal proteins that causes these cells to grow uncontrollably. This slows disease progression, helps restore healthy blood cell counts, and can lead to long-term remission. Dasanat 50 Tablet improves overall survival and quality of life in patients.

Side effects of Dasanat 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 Dasanat

  • Pleural effusion
  • Muscle pain
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
  • Rash
  • Vomiting
  • Fatigue
  • Infection
  • Joint pain
  • Abdominal pain
  • Localized edema
  • Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure)
  • Generalized edema
  • 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
  • Diarrhea
  • Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
  • Low blood platelets

How to use Dasanat 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. Dasanat 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Dasanat Tablet works

Dasanat 50 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.

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