Spnib Dasatinib 50 Mg Tablet is a medicine used to treat a type of blood cancer called chronic myeloid leukemia (CML).
It is usually given to patients when:
Other leukemia medicines didn’t work, or
The patient had side effects from other treatments and couldn’t continue them.
This medicine helps slow down or stop the growth of cancer cells in the blood.
You can take Dasatinib 50 Mg tablet with or without food, but try to take it at the same time every day for the best results. Your doctor will decide the right dose and how often you should take it, based on your condition. This dose may change over time if needed. It’s very important to follow your doctor’s instructions exactly. Taking too much or not taking it properly can cause serious side effects. Even if you don’t feel better right away, keep taking the medicine as prescribed. It might take a few weeks or months to see the full effect. Don’t stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Dasatinib tablet uses
Dasatinib is mainly used to treat certain types of blood cancers, especially: 1. Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML):
A cancer where the body makes too many abnormal white blood cells.
2. Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (Ph+ ALL):
A fast-growing type of leukemia that also involves abnormal white blood cells with a specific genetic change (Philadelphia chromosome).
3. Patients Not Responding to Other Treatments: Dasatinib tablet is often given when other cancer medicines don’t work well or cause strong side effects. How it Helps:
Slows or stops the growth of cancer cells
Helps control the disease and improve quality of life
Benefits of Dasatinib Tablet:
1. Fights Blood Cancer:
Helps treat chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) by stopping the growth of cancer cells.
2. Works When Other Medicines Fail:
Useful for patients who don’t respond to other leukemia treatments or can’t tolerate them due to side effects.
3. Slows Disease Progression:
Helps control the spread of cancer, giving the patient more time and better health.
4. Improves Blood Cell Counts:
Helps restore more normal levels of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets over time.
5. Oral Treatment (Tablet Form):
Easy to take at home – no need for hospital-based injections in most cases.
6. May Reduce Symptoms:
Can relieve symptoms like fatigue, weight loss, and frequent infections caused by leukemia.
Therapeutic Effects of Spnib 50mg Tablet
Spnib 50 mg tablet operates by inhibiting the abnormal protein's signaling, impeding the growth of cancer cells. This action helps prevent or minimize the spread of cancer cells.
Interaction of Spnib Dasatinib 50mg tablet with other drugs
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking, including:
Prescription medicines
Over-the-counter drugs
Vitamin or nutritional supplements
Herbal or Ayurvedic products
Some of these may interact with Dasatinib tablet and cause side effects or reduce how well it works. Your doctor needs this information to keep you safe and adjust your treatment if needed.
How to take Dasatinib tablet
1. Take it exactly as your doctor says
Do not change the dose or skip tablets on your own.
2. Once a day
Usually taken one time each day, at the same time every day.
3. With or without food
You can take it with meals or on an empty stomach — both are okay.
4. Swallow whole
Do not crush, chew, or split the tablet. Swallow it whole with water.
5. If you miss a dose
Take it as soon as you remember the same day.
If it’s already the next day, skip the missed dose — don’t take a double dose.
6. Stay hydrated
Drink plenty of water unless your doctor says otherwise.
7. Avoid certain things:
Do not take antacids (like ENO, Gelusil, etc.) 2 hours before or after Dasatinib.
Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice – it can affect how the medicine works.
A piece of advice
It is recommended to employ reliable contraceptives for both men and women throughout the course of Spnib Dasatinib 50 Mg tablet treatment and for 30 days following the last dose. Regularly monitor your blood pressure while on this medication. Notify your doctor if you observe blood in your urine or stools. If you are using an antacid, ensure you take it either 2 hours before or 2 hours after ingesting this tablet.
