Sprycel is a medicine indicated for the treatment of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia.
This drug has as its composition dasatinib, a compound that works by reducing the activity of certain proteins directly in leukemia patients, which are responsible for the uncontrolled growth of these cells. Thus, Sprycel kills the diseased cells in the bone marrow and allows the normal production of cells.
Price
The price of Sprycel ranges from 11, 000 to 15, 000 reais, and can be purchased at pharmacies or online stores.
How to take
The doses to be taken should be indicated by the doctor, and doses ranging from 100 to 140 mg per day are generally recommended. The tablets can be taken at any time of the day, being indicated to take the medicine always at the same time.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of Sprycel may include anemia, bleeding, fluid retention, breathlessness, fatigue, arrhythmias, palpitations, diarrhea, headache, shortness of breath, tiredness, muscle pain, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, fever, swelling around the eyes or redness of the skin or changes in weight.
Contraindications
This drug is contraindicated in patients with a sensitivity to dasatinib or to some other component of the formula.
Also, if you have liver, heart or lung problems, are lactose intolerant, have an active sex life, or if you have had hepatitis B, talk to your doctor before starting treatment. In addition, throughout pregnancy pregnancy should be avoided.
