DASASURE 50 mg
Composition | Dasatinib 50 mg |
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Indication | Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chronic myeloid leukemia |
Packaging | 60 Tablets |
DASASURE 50 is effective oral drug for treating certain specific types of blood cancers
Dasasure 50, The chronic myeloid leukemia is a slowly progressing blood cancer in which the bone marrow region starts producing white blood cells in increased quantities. In CML( chronic myeloid leukemia) genetic transformation occurs during the immature stage of myeloid cells. It is the cells that are constituting the RBCs(red blood cells), and platelets as well as the majority of the WBCs(white blood cells), with the exception of the lymphocytes.
Based on the type of the WBCs(white blood cells) affected and the manner in which this particular illness progresses, leukemia is classified into distinctive categories:
- Lymphocytic or lymphoblastic leukemia
This type of illness progresses within the lymphocytes(WBCS) existing in the bone marrow region
- Myeloid/ myelogenous leukemia
This particular type of disease spread not only in lymphocytes but also in other types of WBCs, along with the red blood cells as well as platelets.
- Chronic myeloid leukemia
This is a type of illness in which WBCs are affected. However, this illness is chronic and progresses at a slower rate over the years. It occurs in the individual of any age group but it is more common in aged people typically lying in the group of 60-65 years. In this particular disease, the spongy substance existing in the bone marrow produces a large volume of myeloid cells, that are immature, underdeveloped & don’t render proper functioning.
- Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
This is the most commonly occurring leukemia and typically accounts for one-third of the pediatric cancer. This disease is initiated in the WBCs s of bone marrow arising from the immature lymphocytes. Being acute means, it is worse fast. Although, it is rare in adults but most prominent in children.
Treatment
The treatment therapy for leukemia is dependent upon the nature and the stage of the disease. Also, the treatment is tailored based on the patient’s medical condition and overall health. One prescription medication which is treating cancers impacting the blood cells is
Description about DASASURE 50
The DASASURE 50 is a cancer-fighting medication that is either administered alone or in combination with other drugs for people with chronic myeloid leukemia & acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This product is available in tablet form and it can be utilized only upon the prescription of the physician.
Uses
The DASASURE 50 mg is meant for treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia & chronic myeloid leukemia. It is administered in combination with other therapeutic products for the treatment of newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia in patients over 75 years or for curing the ones who have other medical conditions and it is not possible to treat them with the standard chemotherapy procedure.
How DASASURE 50 is acting?
This pill is showing the antineoplastic mechanism. So, it arrests growth as well as the development of the tumorous cells. These cells finally get destroyed within patient’s body.
How to take DASASURE 50 ?
It is an oral tablet that is taken through the mouth. Generally, it is taken once after your meal and water. The doctor decides the exact dosage and when it needs to be taken. The right quantity can be adjusted based on the side effects. Always make sure to take the tablet as a whole and approximately during the same time of the day. Never crush, chew, break, dissolve, alter, or stop taking DASASURE without a doctor’s permission
What to do if I miss this pill’s dosage?
If you missed out on the dosage of DASASURE 50 mg and it is less than 8 hours in duration, then intake of missed dosage should be done right away. After that just take your next dosage according to the usual schedule.
Overdosing of DASASURE 50
Don’t attempt to take more than a single dosage. However, if by mistake you take more than the recommended dosage at one point in time, get in touch with your doctor straight away.
Side effects of taking DASASURE 50
Some of the side effects of the intake of DASASURE 50 mg is listed below. However, it is noticeable that some adversities are occurring in around 10-29% of the patients and few are prominent in less than 10% of the patients. But always keep in mind to be informed and take advice from the physician immediately if you experience any such unusual effects.
Common undesirable effects
- Low WBC level
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Less common adversaries
- Anemia
- Low platelets (increases risk of bleeding)
- Upper respiratory tract infection (cold symptoms)
- Fatigue
- High potassium in the blood
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Headache
- High phosphate in the blood
- Constipation
- Cough
- Low potassium in the blood
- Swelling
- Back pain
Drug & Food Interactions
Many types of other medications interact with DASASURE 50. So make sure to communicate with the physician about all other drugs that you are already taking before the commencement of your treatment with DASASURE 50.
Here is a list of a few medications that possibly counter-interact with this anti-cancerous pill:
- amphotericin B
- cyclosporine
- digoxin
- John’s wort
- Antibiotic for example clarithromycin
- Antifungal drugs
- Medications for birth control
- Blood thinning drugs
- Diuretic
- Medications for Hepatitis C
- HIV/AIDS medications
- Insulin injections or diabetic drugs
- NSAID(non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
- Seizure drugs
- Medications for curing tuberculosis
This is not the comprehensive list and there are many other medications that may counter-interact with DASASURE 50. So, make sure to provide the list of all other medications that you are taking to your therapist!
Food interactions
Make sure not to take this anti-cancerous pill with the intake of grapefruit juice/ star fruit/ bitter orange and don’t take alcohol and tobacco while getting your treatment with this product.
Drug warning & Precautionary Measures
- Before starting your treatment with DASASURE 50 inform the doctor about all other forms of drugs like prescription, OTC(over the counter), vitamins, and herbal remediations that you are taking.
- Inform the doctor if you are suffering from kidney or liver element or reported a history of uric acid level in blood/ gout
- Make sure not to consume grapefruit juice or grapefruit wine. Also, the consumption of Seville oranges used in preparing marmalades & star fruit should be avoided.
- Do not receive the immunization/ vaccination without the approval of the physician while you are already taking DASASURE 50
- Inform the physician in case of pregnancy or if you are a breastfeeding mother. This anti-cancerous medication may prove to be hazardous for the fetus and feeding child.
- This is advisable for men as well as women. Adopt birth control measures while being on treatment with
- . Also, the contraceptive barriers are required to be utilized for a minimum of 1-month post-therapy.
- There may be the tendency of DASASURE 50 leads to fertility problems in men. This hampers your capability to become a father. So make sure to communicate with your healthcare provider regarding your fertility concerns.
Storage conditions
The DASASURE 50 Mg is to be stored under the room condition environment. You can wear latex or nitrile gloves while handling this medication to prevent its crushing or breaking.
FAQs(Frequently Asked Questions
- How to take DASASURE 50?
This leukemia-treating medication is to be taken exactly under the guidance and supervision of a healthcare provider. Don’t change or stop your medicine dose without communication with your physician.
- Will I get hair loss while being treated with DASASURE 50?
There might be the possibility that you have hair loss. However, it is the temporary undesirable effect of this medication. It gets resolved once you get treated with the drug. If you are concerned about the loss of your hair, you can communicate with your doctor about the management of this side effect