Sprycel 50mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Sprycel 50mg Tablet is used in the treatment of blood cancer (chronic myeloid leukaemia). It is used in patients whose disease could not be treated with other medications for leukaemia or who cannot take these medications because of side effects.
Sprycel 50mg Tablet is used to treat different types of cancer
Sprycel 50mg Tablet is used to treat different types of cancer
Uses of Sprycel Tablet
Benefits of Sprycel Tablet
In Blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia)
Blood cancer, also called leukemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, that decreases the body's ability to fight infection. Sprycel 50mg Tablet kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Side effects of Sprycel Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Sprycel
- Abdominal pain
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Breathing problems
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Headache
- Infection
- Low blood platelets
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Nausea
- Rash
- Vomiting
How to use Sprycel Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sprycel 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sprycel 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sprycel 50mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Sprycel 50mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Sprycel 50mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Take special care when driving in case you experience side effects such as dizziness and blurred vision with Sprycel 50mg Tablet.
Take special care when driving in case you experience side effects such as dizziness and blurred vision with Sprycel 50mg Tablet.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sprycel 50mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sprycel 50mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sprycel 50mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Sprycel 50mg Tablet is recommended.
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Quick tips
- Take it with or without food, preferably at the same time each day.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and for a month after you stop taking it.
- Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice symptoms of very high blood pressure such as severe headache, confusion, problems with your eyesight, nausea or vomiting.
- It may cause serious bleeding problem. Inform your doctor if you get headaches, stomach pain or if you notice blood in your urine or stools.
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyrimidine and Thiazole Derivetive
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Sprycel 50mg Tablet
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Sprycel Tablet for?
Blood cancer *
100%
*Blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia)
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Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Marketer details
Name: BMS India Pvt Ltd
Address: Bristol-Myers Squibb India Pvt. Ltd., The India Bulls Finance Centre, 6th Floor, Tower 1, Senapati Bapat Marg, Elphinstone (W), Mumbai - 400013
Country of origin: India
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