Sprycel
Dasatinib 50mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of chronic myeloid and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. A BCR-ABL and SRC kinase inhibitor.
- Category
- Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Dasatinib
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Sprycel on your behalf.
- Therapeutic class
- Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- BCR-ABL Kinase Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to dasatinib
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; headache; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- pleural effusion; haemorrhage; anaemia
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset time
- variable
- Duration
- continuous
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature in original packaging.
- Drug interactions
- proton pump inhibitors; h2 antagonists
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children under 1 year.
Precautions and warnings
monitor for fluid retention; avoid strenuous activity if bleeding occurs; frequent monitoring of full blood count
Serious side effects
severe pulmonary hypertension, requires immediate medical attention; haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Dasatinib 50mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of chronic myeloid and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. A BCR-ABL and SRC kinase inhibitor.
Mechanism of action
Dasatinib is a multi-targeted kinase inhibitor that targets BCR-ABL, SRC family kinases, and other kinases to block the growth of Philadelphia chromosome-positive leukaemic cells.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid conception; suspected foetal harm. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Sprycel contains the active ingredient dasatinib, used in the treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. This medication is supplied in a bottle containing 50mg strengths of dasatinib. Patients often recognize this treatment for its effectiveness in managing these conditions.
Buying Sprycel online
While the original formulation remains a primary choice, generic dasatinib, often manufactured in India, provides significantly more affordable options for patients living without easy access to a pharmacy. Clinical use of this medicine is best managed under the direct supervision of a doctor.
What you will receive
Sprycel is the originator brand name, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Bristol-Myers Squibb and do not ship the original Sprycel.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Dasatinib) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.