Dasatinib
Dasatinib (Sprycel) is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor used to treat chronic myeloid leukaemia. This page lists the one formulation available in the catalogue.
Key points
- Dasatinib is also used for acute lymphocytic leukaemia, a cancer of the white blood cells that can affect both adults and children.
- The single listed product is Sprycel 50mg, the only formulation of dasatinib in the catalogue, supplied in a bottle.
- It works by blocking tyrosine kinase, a protein signal that tells leukaemia cells to grow and multiply.
Common questions about Dasatinib
What is the strength of Dasatinib in this catalogue?
Dasatinib is listed in this catalogue at a single strength of 50mg, sold as Sprycel in a bottle. Bristol-Myers Squibb is the originator company behind this brand, which is used in the treatment of leukaemia.
Who makes Sprycel?
Bristol-Myers Squibb markets Sprycel as the originator brand for dasatinib, a medicine used in the treatment of leukaemia. It is the only formulation of dasatinib currently available in the catalogue.
