Sprycel
Developed to mitigate malignant cell growth to support haematological safety and target tyrosine kinase activity.
- Category
- Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Dasatinib
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 50mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Sprycel, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Sprycel vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Sprycel details
- Alternative names
- dasatinib
- Therapeutic class
- Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Antineoplastic
- Contraindications
- severe hypersensitivity to dasatinib
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- fluid retention; myelosuppression; skin rash
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Rifampin; Antacids
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children and adults based on indication.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- TGA Category D: High risk of fetal harm. Avoid. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
Serious side effects
severe pleural effusion, requires immediate medical attention; pulmonary arterial hypertension, requires immediate medical attention; haemorrhage, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to mitigate malignant cell growth to support haematological safety and target tyrosine kinase activity.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits multiple oncogenic kinases, blocking cellular replication pathways in leukaemia cells.
What you will receive
Sprycel is the originator brand name, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Bristol-Myers Squibb.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Dasatinib is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.