SPNIB 70 is a prescription medication used to treat certain types of blood cancer, including Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in blast crisis, accelerated phase, or chronic phase.
Composition:
- SPNIB 70: Dasatinib (70mg)
Mechanism of Action:
SPNIB 70 works by:
- Inhibiting the activity of the BCR-ABL protein, which is a key driver of cancer growth and progression
- Blocking the activity of other enzymes involved in cell growth and survival
- Inducing apoptosis (cell death) in cancer cells
Indications:
SPNIB 70 is approved for the treatment of:
- Ph+ ALL in patients who have not responded to or have relapsed after other treatments
- CML in blast crisis, accelerated phase, or chronic phase
- CML in patients who have not responded to or have relapsed after other treatments
Dosage:
The recommended dosage of SPNIB 70 is:
- 70mg as an oral tablet once daily
- The recommended duration of treatment is until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurs
Side Effects:
Common side effects of SPNIB 70 include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Muscle pain
- Bone marrow suppression (anemia, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia)
- Fluid retention
- Increased risk of bleeding
Recommendation:
SPNIB 70 is recommended for patients with Ph+ ALL or CML who have not responded to other treatments.
Important Note:
- Patients taking SPNIB 70 should be closely monitored for signs of serious side effects, such as cardiac problems, liver damage, or bleeding.
- Patients taking SPNIB 70 should avoid taking medications that may interact with it, such as anticoagulants or medications that can increase the risk of bleeding.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women should not use SPNIB 70, as it may harm the fetus or infant.
- Regular follow-up appointments with your healthcare provider are necessary to monitor the effectiveness of SPNIB 70 and to detect any potential side effects or complications.
Special Precautions:
- Patients with a history of heart problems or liver disease should be closely monitored while taking SPNIB 70.
- Patients with a history of severe allergic reactions should be closely monitored while taking SPNIB 70.
Contraindications:
- Patients who are allergic to dasatinib or any other component of SPNIB 70 should not use it.
- Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use SPNIB 70.
- Patients with severe liver disease or severe kidney disease should not use SPNIB 70.
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