Dasatinib 80mg Tablets
It is used to treat a type of leukemia. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.
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Overview
How to Use This Medicine
Taking Your Medication Correctly
To get the most benefit from your medication, follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Read all the information provided with your prescription and follow the instructions closely. Take your medication at the same time every day, with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole - do not chew, break, or crush it. If you have difficulty swallowing, consult your doctor.
Continue taking your medication as directed by your doctor or healthcare provider, even if you start to feel better. It's essential to handle this medication with care, so be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist for guidance on proper handling.
Avoid taking antacids within 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking your medication, as this may interfere with its effectiveness.
Storing and Disposing of Your Medication
Store your medication at room temperature in a dry place, away from the bathroom. Some brands of this medication require storage in the original container, so do not remove the anti-moisture cube or packet. If you're unsure about the storage requirements, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
What to Do If You Miss a Dose
If you miss a dose, skip it and take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses at the same time or take extra doses to make up for the missed one.
To get the most benefit from your medication, follow your doctor's instructions carefully. Read all the information provided with your prescription and follow the instructions closely. Take your medication at the same time every day, with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole - do not chew, break, or crush it. If you have difficulty swallowing, consult your doctor.
Continue taking your medication as directed by your doctor or healthcare provider, even if you start to feel better. It's essential to handle this medication with care, so be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist for guidance on proper handling.
Avoid taking antacids within 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking your medication, as this may interfere with its effectiveness.
Storing and Disposing of Your Medication
Store your medication at room temperature in a dry place, away from the bathroom. Some brands of this medication require storage in the original container, so do not remove the anti-moisture cube or packet. If you're unsure about the storage requirements, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
What to Do If You Miss a Dose
If you miss a dose, skip it and take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take two doses at the same time or take extra doses to make up for the missed one.
Available Forms & Alternatives
Dosing & Administration
Pharmacology
Safety & Warnings
Side Effects
Urgent Side Effects: Seek Medical Help Immediately
While rare, some people may experience severe and potentially life-threatening side effects when taking this medication. If you notice any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor or seek medical attention right away:
Allergic reactions: Rash, hives, itching, red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever), wheezing, tightness in the chest or throat, difficulty breathing, swallowing, or talking, unusual hoarseness, or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Infections: Fever, chills, severe sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, increased or discolored sputum, painful urination, mouth sores, or a wound that won't heal.
Bleeding: Vomiting or coughing up blood, coffee ground-like vomit, blood in the urine, black, red, or tarry stools, bleeding gums, abnormal vaginal bleeding, unexplained bruises or bruising that worsens, or uncontrollable bleeding.
Electrolyte imbalances: Mood changes, confusion, muscle pain, cramps, or spasms, weakness, shakiness, balance problems, abnormal heartbeat, seizures, loss of appetite, or severe nausea and vomiting.
Blood pressure changes: Severe headache or dizziness, fainting, or changes in vision.
Numbness or tingling: In the hands or feet.
Seizures: Convulsions or loss of consciousness.
Fluid retention: Swelling, weight gain, or breathing difficulties.
Severe skin reactions: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), or other severe skin reactions, which can be life-threatening. Seek medical help immediately if you experience red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; skin irritation (with or without fever); red or irritated eyes; or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes.
Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS): A potentially life-threatening condition that can occur in cancer patients. Seek medical help immediately if you experience a rapid or abnormal heartbeat, fainting, difficulty urinating, muscle weakness or cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, or feeling sluggish.
Heart problems: Abnormal heartbeat (including prolonged QT interval), heart attack, or small strokes (TIAs). Seek medical help immediately if you experience chest pain, rapid or abnormal heartbeat, shortness of breath, sudden weight gain, swelling in the arms or legs, weakness on one side of the body, confusion, slurred speech, balance problems, drooping on one side of the face, changes in vision, severe dizziness, or fainting.
Liver problems: Dark urine, fatigue, decreased appetite, nausea, stomach pain, light-colored stools, vomiting, or yellow skin and eyes. If you have pre-existing liver problems, your risk of liver problems may be higher.
Common Side Effects
Most people experience no side effects or only mild side effects when taking this medication. However, if you experience any of the following side effects, contact your doctor or seek medical attention if they bother you or persist:
Constipation
Stomach pain
Headache
Fatigue or weakness
Muscle or joint pain
Pain in the arms or legs
* Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite (common side effects that can be managed with your doctor's guidance)
Reporting Side Effects
If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor for medical advice. You can also report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088 or online at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
While rare, some people may experience severe and potentially life-threatening side effects when taking this medication. If you notice any of the following symptoms, contact your doctor or seek medical attention right away:
Allergic reactions: Rash, hives, itching, red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever), wheezing, tightness in the chest or throat, difficulty breathing, swallowing, or talking, unusual hoarseness, or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Infections: Fever, chills, severe sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, increased or discolored sputum, painful urination, mouth sores, or a wound that won't heal.
Bleeding: Vomiting or coughing up blood, coffee ground-like vomit, blood in the urine, black, red, or tarry stools, bleeding gums, abnormal vaginal bleeding, unexplained bruises or bruising that worsens, or uncontrollable bleeding.
Electrolyte imbalances: Mood changes, confusion, muscle pain, cramps, or spasms, weakness, shakiness, balance problems, abnormal heartbeat, seizures, loss of appetite, or severe nausea and vomiting.
Blood pressure changes: Severe headache or dizziness, fainting, or changes in vision.
Numbness or tingling: In the hands or feet.
Seizures: Convulsions or loss of consciousness.
Fluid retention: Swelling, weight gain, or breathing difficulties.
Severe skin reactions: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), or other severe skin reactions, which can be life-threatening. Seek medical help immediately if you experience red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; skin irritation (with or without fever); red or irritated eyes; or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes.
Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS): A potentially life-threatening condition that can occur in cancer patients. Seek medical help immediately if you experience a rapid or abnormal heartbeat, fainting, difficulty urinating, muscle weakness or cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, or feeling sluggish.
Heart problems: Abnormal heartbeat (including prolonged QT interval), heart attack, or small strokes (TIAs). Seek medical help immediately if you experience chest pain, rapid or abnormal heartbeat, shortness of breath, sudden weight gain, swelling in the arms or legs, weakness on one side of the body, confusion, slurred speech, balance problems, drooping on one side of the face, changes in vision, severe dizziness, or fainting.
Liver problems: Dark urine, fatigue, decreased appetite, nausea, stomach pain, light-colored stools, vomiting, or yellow skin and eyes. If you have pre-existing liver problems, your risk of liver problems may be higher.
Common Side Effects
Most people experience no side effects or only mild side effects when taking this medication. However, if you experience any of the following side effects, contact your doctor or seek medical attention if they bother you or persist:
Constipation
Stomach pain
Headache
Fatigue or weakness
Muscle or joint pain
Pain in the arms or legs
* Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite (common side effects that can be managed with your doctor's guidance)
Reporting Side Effects
If you experience any side effects, contact your doctor for medical advice. You can also report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088 or online at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Before Using This Medicine
Before Taking This Medication: Important Information to Share with Your Doctor
It is essential to inform your doctor about the following:
Any allergies you have, including allergies to this medication, its components, or other substances, such as foods or drugs. Be sure to describe the allergic reaction you experienced.
Certain health conditions, including low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood.
If you are taking any of the following medications:
+ Cimetidine
+ Dexlansoprazole
+ Esomeprazole
+ Famotidine
+ Lansoprazole
+ Nizatidine
+ Omeprazole
+ Pantoprazole
+ Rabeprazole
+ Ranitidine
Any other medications you are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, natural products, and vitamins. This medication can interact with various drugs, such as those used to treat HIV, infections, or seizures.
* If you are breast-feeding. You should not breast-feed while taking this medication and for 2 weeks after your last dose.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of all potential interactions. To ensure your safety, it is crucial to inform your doctor and pharmacist about all your medications and health conditions. You must verify that it is safe to take this medication with your existing medications and health conditions. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without consulting your doctor.
It is essential to inform your doctor about the following:
Any allergies you have, including allergies to this medication, its components, or other substances, such as foods or drugs. Be sure to describe the allergic reaction you experienced.
Certain health conditions, including low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood.
If you are taking any of the following medications:
+ Cimetidine
+ Dexlansoprazole
+ Esomeprazole
+ Famotidine
+ Lansoprazole
+ Nizatidine
+ Omeprazole
+ Pantoprazole
+ Rabeprazole
+ Ranitidine
Any other medications you are taking, including prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, natural products, and vitamins. This medication can interact with various drugs, such as those used to treat HIV, infections, or seizures.
* If you are breast-feeding. You should not breast-feed while taking this medication and for 2 weeks after your last dose.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of all potential interactions. To ensure your safety, it is crucial to inform your doctor and pharmacist about all your medications and health conditions. You must verify that it is safe to take this medication with your existing medications and health conditions. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without consulting your doctor.
Precautions & Cautions
Important Warnings and Cautions for Patients Taking This Medication
It is essential to inform all your healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists, that you are taking this medication. Regular monitoring of your blood work, heart function, and lung function is crucial, as directed by your doctor.
If you follow a lactose-free diet, consult your doctor, as some formulations of this medication may contain lactose. Additionally, avoid consuming grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking this medication.
Blood-Related Risks
This medication may suppress the bone marrow's ability to produce essential blood cells, increasing the risk of bleeding problems, infections, or anemia. If you have concerns, discuss them with your doctor. To minimize the risk of infection, practice good hygiene by washing your hands frequently and avoiding close contact with individuals who have infections, colds, or flu.
Bleeding Risks
You may experience easier bleeding while taking this medication. To reduce the risk of injury, exercise caution and use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor. In rare cases, bleeding problems can be life-threatening.
Respiratory Risks
This medication may increase the risk of developing a severe lung condition called pulmonary arterial hypertension, which can occur at any time during treatment, even after more than a year. Discuss this risk with your doctor.
Age-Related Considerations
If you are 65 years or older, use this medication with caution, as you may be more susceptible to side effects.
Reproductive Considerations
This medication has been shown to cause fertility problems in animal studies, which may affect your ability to conceive or father a child. Pregnant individuals should not handle crushed or broken tablets, and if accidental contact occurs, the area should be washed immediately with soap and water.
Pregnancy and Birth Control
This medication may harm the unborn baby if taken during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or may become pregnant, use effective birth control while taking this medication and for 30 days after the last dose, unless otherwise advised by your doctor. If you become pregnant, notify your doctor promptly. Similarly, if your partner may become pregnant, use birth control while taking this medication and for 30 days after the last dose, and inform your doctor if your partner becomes pregnant.
Pediatric Considerations
If your child is taking this medication and their weight changes, consult your doctor, as the dosage may need to be adjusted. This medication may affect growth in children and teenagers, and regular growth checks may be necessary. Discuss this with your doctor.
It is essential to inform all your healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists, that you are taking this medication. Regular monitoring of your blood work, heart function, and lung function is crucial, as directed by your doctor.
If you follow a lactose-free diet, consult your doctor, as some formulations of this medication may contain lactose. Additionally, avoid consuming grapefruit and grapefruit juice while taking this medication.
Blood-Related Risks
This medication may suppress the bone marrow's ability to produce essential blood cells, increasing the risk of bleeding problems, infections, or anemia. If you have concerns, discuss them with your doctor. To minimize the risk of infection, practice good hygiene by washing your hands frequently and avoiding close contact with individuals who have infections, colds, or flu.
Bleeding Risks
You may experience easier bleeding while taking this medication. To reduce the risk of injury, exercise caution and use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor. In rare cases, bleeding problems can be life-threatening.
Respiratory Risks
This medication may increase the risk of developing a severe lung condition called pulmonary arterial hypertension, which can occur at any time during treatment, even after more than a year. Discuss this risk with your doctor.
Age-Related Considerations
If you are 65 years or older, use this medication with caution, as you may be more susceptible to side effects.
Reproductive Considerations
This medication has been shown to cause fertility problems in animal studies, which may affect your ability to conceive or father a child. Pregnant individuals should not handle crushed or broken tablets, and if accidental contact occurs, the area should be washed immediately with soap and water.
Pregnancy and Birth Control
This medication may harm the unborn baby if taken during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or may become pregnant, use effective birth control while taking this medication and for 30 days after the last dose, unless otherwise advised by your doctor. If you become pregnant, notify your doctor promptly. Similarly, if your partner may become pregnant, use birth control while taking this medication and for 30 days after the last dose, and inform your doctor if your partner becomes pregnant.
Pediatric Considerations
If your child is taking this medication and their weight changes, consult your doctor, as the dosage may need to be adjusted. This medication may affect growth in children and teenagers, and regular growth checks may be necessary. Discuss this with your doctor.
Drug Interactions
Monitoring
Special Patient Groups
Clinical Information
General Drug Facts
If your symptoms or health issues persist or worsen, it's essential to contact your doctor for further guidance. To ensure your safety, never share your medication with others or take someone else's medication. Some medications may come with an additional patient information leaflet, so be sure to check with your pharmacist for more details. If you have any questions or concerns about this medication, don't hesitate to reach out to your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider. In the event of a suspected overdose, immediately call your local poison control center or seek medical attention. When seeking help, be prepared to provide information about the medication taken, the amount, and the time it occurred.