Sprycel (Dasatinib) and/or alternatives

General Information on Sprycel

Sprycel is a drug recommended for curing various types of cancers like acute lymphoblastic leukemia and chronic myeloid leukemia, especially for patients suffering from serious side effects or those who are not getting any benefits from other types of treatment. The generic name of Sprycel is dasatnib, which is a type of kinase inhibiter. Sprycel comes in the form of a tablet that is available for oral administration. You can buy Sprycel to inhibit cancer cell growth and prevent it from spreading, but only if your doctor prescribes it. It is used for treating adults that have been recently diagnosed with Philadelphia Chromosome Postive Ph+ chronic myeloid leukemia that is in the chronic phase. It is also useful for treating accelerated, chronic, lymphoid, or myeloid blast phase Ph+ CML in patients who are intolerant to or have developed a resistance to other cancer therapies. Research is on to test the effectiveness of Sprycel in curing other types of cancer, including prostate cancer.

Side Effects for Sprycel

When you start using Sprycel, you may experience common side effects such as nausea, stomach upset, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and tiredness. You should stop using Sprycel and consult your doctor if you suffer from serious side effects like swelling of the limbs or around the eyes, dry cough, breathing problems, unexpected weight gain, black or bloody stools, abdominal pain, yellowing of the eyes and skin, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, and extreme weakness. Sprycel can affect your blood profile and reduce red blood cell count, which in turn can cause anemia and lower your immunity.

Precautions

Before you buy Sprycel, inform your doctor if you are allergic to dastinib or other similar substances. Do not buy Sprycel if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or are breastfeeding. Sprycel can contain inactive components such as lactose that can result in allergies. Inform the doctor if you have a medical history of heart problems, bleeding problems and liver disorders before you use this medicine. As dastinib usage can affect your heart rhythm and cause QT prolongation, people with a history of heart trouble should take this drug only under the doctor’s supervision. When taking Sprycel, do not take any vaccinations or immunizations without first consulting your doctor or pharmacist.

Sprycel Dosage

Sprycel 20mg, Sprycel 50mg, Sprycel 70mg, Sprycel 80mg, Sprycel 100mg, and Sprycel 140mg tablets are the different strengths of the drug. For patients suffering from chronic CML, Sprycel 100mg is recommended. Sprycel tablet is available for oral administration and you can have it with food or on an empty stomach. You should not crush, break or chew the tablet. If you miss a dose, take the next dose at the scheduled time. Never take two tablets of Sprycel at once.

Interactions

Sprycel can interact negatively with lot of medications including blood thinners, proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers, liver enzyme medications, HIV protease inhibitors, antibiotics, and anti-seizure medications. Tell your doctor about any herbal, prescription or supplement that you are using before you buy Sprycel. If you are taking low doses of aspirin to prevent heart attacks, continue to take it under your doctor’s supervision. You should never have Sprycel with antacids. Maintain a gap of two hours before taking antacids and dastinib.

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