Dasakast 70mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Dasakast 70mg 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.
Dasakast 70mg Tablet is used to treat different types of cancer
Dasakast 70mg Tablet is used to treat different types of cancer
Uses of Dasakast Tablet
Benefits of Dasakast 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. Dasakast 70mg 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 Dasakast 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 Dasakast
- 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 Dasakast 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. Dasakast 70mg 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 Dasakast 70mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Dasakast 70mg 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
Dasakast 70mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Dasakast 70mg 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 Dasakast 70mg Tablet.
Take special care when driving in case you experience side effects such as dizziness and blurred vision with Dasakast 70mg Tablet.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dasakast 70mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dasakast 70mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Dasakast 70mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Dasakast 70mg 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
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Marketer details
Name: Aprazer Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Address: 36-B, Pusa Rd, Block 11, Old Rajinder Nagar, Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi, Delhi 110060
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Dasakast 70mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Dasakast 70mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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