Dasatinib

Generic Name
Dasatinib
Brand Names
Sprycel
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C22H26ClN7O2S
CAS Number
302962-49-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
X78UG0A0RN
Background

Dasatinib is an orally available multikinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome (Ph)-positive leukemias. Ph is a chromosomal abnormality found in patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL), where the ABL tyrosine kinase and the breakpoint cluster region (BCR) gene transcribe the chimeri...

Indication

Dasatinib is indicated for the treatment of newly diagnosed adults with Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in chronic phase, as well as adults with chronic, accelerated, or myeloid or lymphoid blast phase Ph+ CML with resistance or intolerance to prior therapy including imatinib, and adults with Philadelphia chromosome-posi...

Associated Conditions
Accelerated Phase Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML), Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemias (ALL), Chronic Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Blast phase Chronic myeloid leukemia
Associated Therapies
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