
Spnib 100mg Tablet
Salt Composition: Dasatinib
Expiry Date: 01/2028
Inclusive of all taxes
30 Tablets in Bottle
About The Product
Chronic myeloid leukaemia
Description
Spnib 100mg Tablet is used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia, a type of blood cancer. It is a member of the class of drugs called protein-tyrosine kinase inhibitors. It contains Dasatinib as an active ingredient. This medication functions by preventing the abnormal protein that instructs cancer cells to proliferate from doing its job.
You must take this medication exactly as directed by your physician. While taking this medication, blood cell counts must be closely monitored. Patients who are unable to take other leukemia medications due to adverse effects or whose disease cannot be treated with them are treated with it.
Uses
- Blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia)
Side Effects
This medicine may cause some common side effects. Before starting treatment, discuss the risks and benefits of Spnib tablets, as well as your medical history, with your doctor. Some common side effects include:
- Fluid retention
- Pleural effusion
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Infection
- Joint pain
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Localized edema
- Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Generalized edema
Contact your medical practitioner immediately if any of the above-mentioned side effects appear.
How To Use
- The recommended dose Spnib 100mg Tablet may vary according to the type & stage of cancer, or age, weight, and other health factors of the patients. This capsule should be swallowed as a whole with water and do not crush, chew, or open it.
- It is usually taken once a day, with or without food, at a fixed time each day. Don't miss a dose or double the dose to compensate for the missed dose.
How It Works
- Spnib 100mg Tablet is a member of the class of drugs called protein-tyrosine kinase inhibitors. It contains Dasatinib as an active ingredient. It is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that works by inhibiting the action of BCR-ABL receptors that promote the uncontrolled growth of cancer cells.
- As a result, it stops the growth of cancerous cells and slows down the progression of cancer. The effects of this medication can be seen one to six hours after oral consumption.
Safety Advice
FAQs
This medicine is used for the treatment of blood cancer, and it helps to prevent the growth of cancer cells.
References
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