Side effect(s) of Dasatinib

Review the side-effects of Dasatinib as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Central Nervous System- Headache, dizziness, confusion, depression, mood or mental changes, signs of bleeding in the brain, seizures.

  Heart- Chest pain, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath.

  Gastrointestinal- Nausea, vomiting, sores in the mouth, severe or persistent diarrhea, blood in the vomit.

  Skin- Skin rash, peeling skin, red, swollen, or blistered skin.

  Miscellaneous- Muscle pain, tiredness, weight loss, change in the amount of urine, dry cough, fainting, irritation or, ringing in the ears.

Other Precautions :

Use with caution in patients receiving anticoagulants or medications that may inhibit platelet function.

Drug Name : Dasatinib

Dasatinib(Sprycel Tab) generic is prescribed for blood cancer(Chronic Myeloid Leukemia). It is a protein-tyrosinekinase inhibitor. It blocks the action of an abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply.