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Dasamed 50 mg Tablet is used to treat Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukaemia and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. It contains Dasatinib, which belongs to the class of kinase inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the action of abnormal proteins that cause the multiplication of cancerous cells. This helps stop the abnormal growth of cancer cells and thus reduce their further spread to other parts of the body.

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Composition :

DASATINIB-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

MEDICAMEN BIOTECH LTD

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Dasamed 50 mg Tablet

Dasamed 50 mg Tablet is an anti-cancer medicine used in the treatment of Leukemia. Leukemia, also known as blood cancer, is a cancer of blood cells or blood-forming tissues. It causes excessive production of immature white blood cells by the bone marrow and reduces the body’s ability to fight infections. There are different types of blood cancers. Dasamed 50 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) in patients with chronic, accelerated, or blast phase Ph+ (Philadelphia chromosome-positive) who are resistant or intolerant to prior therapy, in patients with newly diagnosed chronic Ph+ chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). This medicine is also used in the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Dasamed 50 mg Tablet contains Dasatinib, which belongs to the class of kinase inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the action of abnormal proteins that cause the multiplication of cancerous cells. This helps stop the abnormal growth of cancer cells and thus reduce the further spread to other parts of the body.

Dasamed 50 mg Tablet may cause certain side effects, such as skin rash, fatigue, headache, musculoskeletal pain, decreased platelet count, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness, GI bleeding, muscle inflammation, myalgia, and difficulty breathing. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. Dasamed 50 mg Tablet should be taken as advised by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose of medicine. Your doctor will decide the dose of Dasamed 50 mg Tablet based on the severity of your condition.

Dasamed 50 mg Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other components present in it. Before taking Dasamed 50 mg Tablet , caution should be exercised if you have/had liver/kidney disease, gastrointestinal disorders, cardiac problems, and myelosuppression as may cause serious side effects or worsen such conditions. This medicine is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant before starting the treatment with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet . Breastfeeding should be discontinued in nursing mothers during the treatment.

Uses of Dasamed 50 mg Tablet

Treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia and Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Directions for Use

Take Dasamed 50 mg Tablet as advised by your doctor. Do not take more than the prescribed dose of medicine. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush, or break the medicine.

Medicinal Benefits

Dasamed 50 mg Tablet contains Dasatinib, which belongs to the class of kinase inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the action of abnormal proteins (BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase) that cause the multiplication of cancerous cells. This helps stop the abnormal growth of cancer cells and thus reduce the further spread to other parts of the body. Dasamed 50 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

How Dasamed 50 mg Tablet Works

Dasamed 50 mg Tablet contains Dasatinib, which belongs to the class of kinase inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the action of abnormal proteins that cause the multiplication of cancerous cells. This helps stop the abnormal growth of cancer cells and thus reduce the further spread to other parts of the body.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Dasamed 50 mg Tablet

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Decreased platelet count
  • Fatigue
  • Edema
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Back pain
  • Dizziness
  • Skin rash
  • Difficulty breathing
  • GI bleeding
  • Myalgia

What if I have taken an overdose of Dasamed 50 mg Tablet

Please do not exceed the recommended dose, as it might cause an overdose. Signs and symptoms of an overdose of Dasamed 50 mg Tablet are unusual bruising or bleeding, fever, sore throat, chills, and/or other signs of infection, shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, headache, pale skin, confusion and tiredness. Seek immediate medical attention if you observe any symptoms or think you have taken too much. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

Drug Warnings

Dasamed 50 mg Tablet should be avoided if you are allergic to it or any other components present in it. Let your doctor know about your complete medical history, including current medication, to rule out any side effects/interactions. Before taking, inform your doctor if you have liver/kidney disease, diabetes, cardiac problems, increased blood pressure, or gastrointestinal disorders, as the use of Dasamed 50 mg Tablet in these patients may cause serious side effects. Dasamed 50 mg Tablet may cause myelosuppression, fluid retention, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, QT prolongation, congestive heart failure, Left ventricular dysfunction and Myocardial infarction. This medicine is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant before starting the treatment. Breastfeeding should be discontinued in nursing mothers during the treatment. Dasamed 50 mg Tablet is given in children above one year of age only if prescribed by the doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption and smoking, as it can lead to serious adverse effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DasatinibDronedarone
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DasatinibMesoridazine
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DasatinibDronedarone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's:
Using dronedarone together with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's with Dronedarone is not recommended, please consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop using any medication without doctor's advice.
DasatinibMesoridazine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's:
Using Mesoridazine together with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Mesoridazine with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop any medication without talking to a doctor.
DasatinibHalofantrine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's:
Using Halofantrine together with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's with Halofantrine is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop any medication without doctor's advice.
DasatinibPimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's:
Using Pimozide together with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's with Pimozide is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not stop any medication without talking to a doctor.
DasatinibIndometacin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's:
Using Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's together with Indometacin may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Indometacin with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience bruising, dizziness, red or black, tarry stools, severe headache, and weakness, consult the doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DasatinibVemurafenib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's:
Using vemurafenib together with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's and Vemurafenib together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. You should seek immediate medical attention if you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DasatinibItraconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's:
Coadministration of Itraconazole and Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's together may significantly raise Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's blood levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's and Itraconazole, they can be taken in case a doctor prescribes it. Consult a doctor if you develop shortness of breath, racing heart, fever, muscle aches, pain, or burning when urinating. Never stop taking any medications without talking to a doctor.
DasatinibDisopyramide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's:
Using disopyramide together with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's with Disopyramide together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience symptoms like light headedness, dizziness, fainting, or shortness of breath, it is important to contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DasatinibEscitalopram
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's:
Using Escitalopram together with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's and Escitalopram together can cause an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience dizziness, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DasatinibAnagrelide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's:
Using Anagrelide together with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's and Anagrelide, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have symptoms like fainting, dizziness, breathlessness, or heart palpitations, consult a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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DASATINIB-50MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
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DASATINIB-50MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Severe
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice

How to manage the interaction:
Grapefruit juice can significantly increase the blood levels and effects of Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's. Avoid consumption of Grapefruit juice with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet 60's. However, contact a doctor if you experience dizziness, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, pain, or burning during urination.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • After beginning your treatment, several dietary adjustments can help you control side effects.
  • Anyone suffering from a chronic illness, including cancer, should consume foods high in protein, healthy fats, whole grains, and vitamins and minerals.
  • Plant-based proteins are among the greatest meals to take during chemotherapy or other cancer treatments. They have the highest concentrations of vitamins and minerals, such as nuts, seeds, beans, and legumes.
  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
  • Include leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, fatty fish, berries, yoghurt, apples, peaches, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, beans, and herbs.
  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listening to soothing music.
  • Get optimal sleep; rest well.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Avoid fast and fried food, processed meats, refined carbs and added sugars.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTINEOPLASTIC

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid alcohol consumption while on treatment with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet to prevent serious adverse effects.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

When given to a pregnant woman, Dasamed 50 mg Tablet may cause fetal harm. There have been no sufficient and well-controlled investigations of Dasamed 50 mg Tablet in pregnant women. Women of reproductive potential should avoid becoming pregnant while undergoing treatment with this medicine.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

It is not known if Dasamed 50 mg Tablet passes into your breast milk. Inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. You should not breastfeed while taking this medicine and for 2 weeks of the treatment with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet . Your doctor may prescribe an alternative based on the symptoms and health condition.

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Driving

Unsafe

Dasamed 50 mg Tablet may cause dizziness and may make you feel drowsy. Hence, avoid driving or operating machines after taking Dasamed 50 mg Tablet or until you become alert.

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Liver

Caution

Use Dasamed 50 mg Tablet with caution if you have liver disease. Your doctor may monitor your liver function while taking this medicine. No dose adjustments are necessary in patients with liver impairment.

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Kidney

Caution

There are presently no clinical investigations with Dasamed 50 mg Tablet in patients with compromised renal function. If you have kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking this medicine.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Dasamed 50 mg Tablet is safe for use in children above one year of age if prescribed by the doctor.

FAQs

Dasamed 50 mg Tablet is used to treat Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia and Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Dasamed 50 mg Tablet contains Dasatinib, which works by inhibiting the action of abnormal proteins that cause the multiplication of cancerous cells.
Dasamed 50 mg Tablet is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity; hence, it is contraindicated for use in pregnancy. A woman needs to have a negative pregnancy test before starting treatment with this medicine. It is better to use effective birth control methods to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine or at least six months after completion of the treatment.
Take antacids such as aluminium hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, calcium carbonate, and magnesium 2 hours before or after taking Dasamed 50 mg Tablet as antacids may alter the absorption of this medicine.

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India
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