Dasafav 50 Tablet

Short Description

Dasafav 50 Tablet is used in the treatment of blood cancer (chronic myeloid leukaemia).

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Dasafav 50 Tablet can be taken with or without food but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

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. Dasafav 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Nausea vomiting abdominal pain rash increased heartbeat low or high blood pressure

Breastfeeding Warning

Do not take this medicine if you are breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

Dasafav 50 Tablet is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

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.