Dasatinib is a cancer medicine that slows the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.
Dasatinib, previously known as BMS-354825, Dasatinib is an oral multi- BCR/Abl and Src family tyrosine kinase inhibitor approved for first line use in patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL).
Dasatinib is a chemotherapy medication used to treat certain cases of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).Specifically it is used to treat cases that are Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+). It is taken by mouth.
Common side effects include low white blood cells, low blood platelets, anemia, swelling, rash, and diarrhea. Severe side effects may include bleeding, pulmonary edema, heart failure, and prolonged QT syndrome. Use during pregnancy may result in harm to the baby. It is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor and works by blocking a number of tyrosine kinases such as Bcr-Abl and the Src kinase family.
Dasatinib was approved for medical use in the United States in 2006. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most effective and safe medicines needed in a health system.
