What is Sprycel: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Sprycel

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Swallow the tablet whole. Do not cut, crush, break, or chew it.

• Do not handle crushed or broken tablets. Wear disposable gloves if you need to handle broken tablets. This is especially important for pregnant women.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose: Skip the missed dose, and then go back to your regular schedule. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Swallow the tablet whole. Do not cut, crush, break, or chew it.

• Missed dose: Skip the missed dose, and then go back to your regular schedule. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Do not handle crushed or broken tablets. Wear disposable gloves if you need to handle broken tablets. This is especially important for pregnant women.

What to do if you miss a dose of Sprycel

Sprycel contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to dasatinib, or if you are pregnant.

Sprycel warnings

• Unusual weakness or tiredness

• Unusual bleeding or bruising

• Oral routeIt is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Use effective birth control to keep from getting pregnant during treatment with this medicine and for 30 days after your last dose.

• Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for 2 weeks after the last dose.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, heart rhythm problems, or lung or breathing problems. Tell your doctor if you are lactose intolerant.

• This medicine can cause the following problems: Increased risk of bleeding, which may be life-threateningPleural effusion (fluid build-up around your lungs)Heart or heart rhythm problems, including QT prolongationPulmonary arterial hypertension (high blood pressure in your lungs)Serious skin reactionsTumor lysis syndrome (electrolyte and metabolic problem that can be life-threatening)

• Oral routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment.

• This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

• This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Sprycel interactions

• Some medicines can affect how dasatinib works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Atazanavir, carbamazepine, cisapride, clarithromycin, cyclosporine, dexamethasone, erythromycin, fentanyl, indinavir, itraconazole, ketoconazole, nefazodone, nelfinavir, phenobarbital, phenytoin, pimozide, quinidine, rifabutin, rifampin, ritonavir, saquinavir, simvastatin, sirolimus, St John's wort, tacrolimus, telithromycin, voriconazoleBlood thinner (including warfarin)Ergot medicine (including dihydroergotamine, ergotamine)Heartburn or stomach medicine (including famotidine, omeprazole)

• If you use an antacid, take it at least 2 hours before or after you take this medicine.

• Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine.

• This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.