Uses of Dasazest 70mg Tablet
Dasazest 70mg tablet is indicated for the following conditions:
- Children and adults with chronic myeloid leukemia.
- Adults with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) with resistance to prior therapy.
Product Description
Introduction to Dasazest 70mg Tablet
Dasazest 70mg tablet consists of the active ingredient Dasatinib. It is prescribed for adults and children above one year of age with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. This medicine is used to treat newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in the chronic phase and Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia in patients resistant to other therapies. Chronic Myeloid Leukemia refers to a type of blood cancer that makes the body produce too many white blood cells that happen due to alteration in the Philadelphia chromosome. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia is the most common form of blood cancer that affects children. In this case, the lymphocytes of white blood cells multiply too quickly and live too long.
The common side effects that are likely to associate with Dasazest 70mg tablet are diarrhea, headache, cough, rash, nausea, tiredness, vomiting, muscle pain, weakness, low appetite, high or low blood pressure. Inform your doctor if these side effects disturbs or persists you.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Dasazest 70mg and its ingredients. Before starting treatment with this medication, you should let your physician know if you have liver or heart problems, breathing difficulties, chest pain, cough, hepatitis B infection, bleeding problems. This medicine could cause a severe reduction in the number of platelets, WBC or RBC in the blood. Ensure that your physician monitors your blood levels at regular intervals. Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, antacids, and herbal supplements. It is not recommended for children below one year of age.
Therapeutic Effects of Dasazest 70mg Tablet
Dasazest 70mg tablet works by preventing the abnormal protein from signaling the growth of cancer cells. This aids in preventing or reducing the spread of cancer cells.
Interaction of Dasazest 70mg Tablet with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products that you are taking or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Dasazest 70mg tablet and can cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Dasazest 70mg Tablet
- Store protected from light at a temperature not exceeding 30c.
How to consume Dasazest 70mg Tablet
Take the tablet with or without food at the same time each day. Do not break, crush or chew the tablet. Your doctor will decide the dose and frequency of administration of Dasazest 70mg tablet based on your disease severity and other factors. Do not stop taking the tablet without consulting your healthcare professional.
Safety Advices for Dasazest 70mg Tablet
Pregnancy
Dasazest 70mg tablet is not recommended to use during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. Your physician will discuss the potential risk during pregnancy. Women should use effective birth control during treatment and 30 days after the final dose.
Breast Feeding
It is not recommended to breastfeed while taking Dasazest 70mg tablet as it is not known whether this medication passes into breast milk. You should not breastfeed during treatment and for 2 weeks after your final dose.
Lungs
It is unknown whether Dasazest 70mg is safe to administer in patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment.
Liver
Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have liver diseases. Your physician will prescribe a dose accordingly.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dasazest 70mg tablet. Consult your doctor for advice.
Driving
Avoid driving or using machinery if you experience symptoms like breathlessness or altered consciousness.
Side Effects of Dasazest 70mg Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Rapid heart rate
- Changes in consciousness or speech
- Breathlessness and swelling all over the body
- Fever or signs of infection
- Fluid retention
- Heart problems
- Myelosuppression
- Severe allergic reaction
Common
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Cough
- Rash
- Nausea, tiredness, vomiting
- Muscle pain, weakness
- Low appetite
- High or low BP
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