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Brand names:
Sprycel®
Often used for:
Dasatinib is a type of chemotherapy called targeted therapy. It works by stopping the action of a specific protein that signals cancer cells to multiply.
May be taken as a tablet by mouth
Not all patients who take dasatinib will experience these side effects. Common side effects are in bold, but there may be others. Please report all suspected side effects to your doctor or pharmacist.
Some patients may experience long-term or late effects of treatment that may continue or develop months or years after treatment ends. Possible late effects due to dasatinib include:
Be sure to discuss these and other recommendations with your doctor or pharmacist.