Sprycel
Warnings
What may interact with Sprycel?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-cisapride
-dronedarone
-fluconazole
-pimozide
-posaconazole
-saquinavir
-thioridazine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-acetaminophen
-alfentanil
-antiviral medicines for HIV or AIDS
-aspirin
-carbamazepine
-certain antibiotics like clarithromycin, erythromycin, rifampin, rifabutin, rifapentine, telithromycin, troleandomycin
-certain medicines for cholesterol like atorvastatin
-certain medicines for fungal infections like itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole
-certain medicines for stomach problems like cimetidine, famotidine, ranitidine, omeprazole
-certain medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
-cyclosporine
-dexamethasone
-dofetilide
-ergot alkaloids like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine
-fentanyl
-NSAIDS, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen, ketoprofen, naproxen
-other medicines that prolong the QT interval (cause an abnormal heart rhythm)
-phenobarbital
-phenytoin
-sirolimus
-St. John''s Wort
-tacrolimus
-ziprasidone
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Sprycel?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-bleeding problems
-heart disease
-immune system problems
-irregular heartbeat
-low levels of magnesium or potassium in the blood
-an unusual or allergic reaction to dasatinib, lactose, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Sprycel?
Visit your health care provider for regular check ups on your progress. It may be some time before you see the benefit from this medicine.
You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.
This medicine may increase your risk of getting an infection. Call your health care provider for advice if you get a fever, chills, sore throat, or other symptoms of a cold or flu. Do not treat yourself. Try to avoid being around people who are sick.
This medicine may increase your risk to bruise or bleed. Call your health care provider if you notice any unusual bleeding.
Height and weight growth of a child taking this medicine will be monitored closely.
Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine or for 30 days after stopping it. Women should inform their health care provider if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. Men should not father a child while taking this medicine and for 30 days after stopping it. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Talk to your health care provider for more information. Do not breast-feed an infant while taking this medicine and for 2 weeks after the last dose.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medicine after the expiration date.
To get rid of medicines that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medicine to a medicine take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medicine, check the label or package insert to see if the medicine should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your health care provider. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medicine out of the container. Mix the medicine with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.
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