Label:information for the user
Dasatinib Teva 20 mg film-coated tablets
Dasatinib Teva 50 mg film-coated tablets
Dasatinib Teva 70 mg film-coated tablets
Dasatinib Teva 100 mg film-coated tablets
Read this label carefully before starting to take this medicine,because it contains important information for you.
-This medicine has been prescribedonlyto you, and you must not give it to other people even if they havethe same symptomsas you, as it may harm them.
1.What is Dasatinib Teva and what it is used for
2.What you need to knowbeforestarting totake Dasatinib Teva
3.How to take Dasatinib Teva
4.Possible side effects
5.Storage of Dasatinib Teva
6.Contents of the pack and additional information
Dasatinib Teva contains the active ingredient dasatinib. This medicine is used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in adults, adolescents, and children at least 1 year of age. Leukemia is a type of cancer of the white blood cells. These white blood cells usually help the body fight infections. In patients with CML, a type of white blood cell called granulocytes begin to multiply uncontrollably. Dasatinib Teva inhibits the growth of these leukemia cells.
Dasatinib Teva is also used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) with Philadelphia chromosome positive (Ph+) in adults, adolescents, and children at least 1 year of age and CML lymphoblastic lymphoma in adults who do not benefit from previous treatments. In patients with ALL, a type of white blood cell called lymphocytes multiply too quickly and live too long. Dasatinib Teva inhibits the growth of these leukemia cells.
If you have any doubts about how Dasatinib Teva works or why you have been prescribed this medicine, consult your doctor.
Do not take dasatinib
If you think you may be allergic, consult your doctor.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting to takedasatinib
Your doctor will monitor your condition periodically to check if dasatinib is having the desired effect. You will also have blood tests periodically while taking dasatinib
Children and adolescents
Do not administer this medicine to children under 1 year of age. The experience with the use of dasatinib in this age group is limited. In children taking dasatinib, close monitoring of growth and bone development is required.
Taking Dasatinib Teva with other medicines
Inform your doctor or pharmacistif you aretaking, havetakenrecentlyor may need to take any other medicine.
Dasatinib is primarily metabolized by the liver. Some medicines may interfere with the effect of dasatinib when taken together.
The following medicines should not be used during treatment with Dasatinib Teva:
Do not takemedicines that neutralize stomach acid (antacidssuch as aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide) in the2 hours before or 2 hours after taking dasatinib
Inform your doctorif you are takingblood thinnersor medications to prevent blood clots.
Taking Dasatinib Teva with food and drinks
Do not takedasatinib with grapefruit or grapefruit juice.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnantor think you may be pregnant,inform your doctor immediately.Dasatinib should not be used during pregnancyunless it is clearly necessary. Your doctor will inform you of the potential risk of taking dasatinib during pregnancy.
It is recommended that both men and women use effective contraceptive methods during dasatinib treatment.
If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor.You should stop breastfeeding while taking dasatinib.
Driving and operating machinery
Be extra careful when driving or operating machinery if you experience side effects such as dizziness or blurred vision.
Dasatinib Teva contains lactose
If your doctor has told you that you have a certain sugar intolerance, consult with them before taking this medicine.
Dasatinib Teva contains sodium
This medicine contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per tablet; it is essentially “sodium-free”.
Dasatinib will only be prescribed by an experienced doctor in the treatment of leukemia. Follow exactly the administration instructions for this medication as indicated by your doctor. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again. Dasatinib is prescribed for adults and children at least 1 year old.
The recommended initial dosefor adult patients with CML in the chronic phase is 100 mg once a day.
The recommended initial dosefor adult patients with CML in the accelerated phase or in blast crisis or LLA Ph+ is 140 mg once a day.
Dosing schedule in children with CML in the chronic phase or LLA Ph+ based on body weight.Dasatinib is administered orally once a day either as dasatinib tablets or as oral powder for suspension. Dasatinib tablets are not recommended for patients weighing less than 10 kg. Oral powder for suspension should be used in patients weighing less than 10 kg and in patients who cannot swallow tablets. A dose change may be made when switching between formulations (i.e., tablets and oral powder for suspension), so do not switch from one formulation to the other.
Your doctor will decide on the correct formulation and dose based on your weight, side effects, and response to treatment. In children, the starting dose of dasatinib is calculated based on body weight as shown below:
Body weight (kg)a | Daily dose (mg) |
10 to less than 20 kg | 40 mg |
20 to less than 30 kg | 60 mg |
30 to less than 45 kg | 70 mg |
At least 45 kg | 100 mg |
aNo se recomienda los comprimidos en pacientes que pesen menos de 10 kg; se debe usar el polvo para suspensión oral en estos pacientes.
No hay recomendación de dosis para dasatinib en niños de menos de 1 año de edad.
Depending on how you respond to treatment, your doctor may prescribe a higher or lower dose, or even temporarily interrupt treatment. To take higher or lower doses, you may need to take combinations of tablets of different concentrations.
How to takeDasatinib Teva
Take the tablets at the same time every day.Swallow the tablets whole.Do not crush, cut, or chew.Do not take the tablets dissolved. It cannot be guaranteed that you will receive the correct dose if you crush, cut, chew, or disperse the tablets. The tablets can be taken with or without food.
Special handling instructions for Dasatinib Teva
It is unlikely that dasatinib tablets will break, but if they do, people other than the patient should use gloves when handling dasatinib.
How long to take Dasatinib Teva
Take dasatinib daily until your doctor tells you to stop treatment. Make sure to take dasatinib for the time prescribed.
If you take more Dasatinib Teva than you should
If you accidentally take too many tablets, consult your doctorimmediately. You may need medical attention.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested. It is recommended to bring the package insert and the medication packaging to the healthcare professional.
If you forgot to takeDasatinib Teva
Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed doses. Take the next scheduled dose at the usual time.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
The following may be signs of serious side effects:
Contact your doctor immediatelyif you notice any of the above.
Very common side effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
Rare side effects (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
Other side effects that have been reported with unknown frequency (cannot be estimated from available data)
Your doctor will check if you have any of these side effects during your treatment.
Reporting side effects
If you experience any type of side effect,consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible side effect that does not appear in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System for Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keepthis medicationout of the sight and reach of children.
Do not usethis medicationafter the expiration date that appears onthe label of the bottle, blister pack or caseafter CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Blister pack: Store in the original packaging to protect from moisture. This medication does not require any special storage temperature.
Bottle: Store in the original packaging to protect from moisture. Keep the bottle perfectly closed. This medication does not require any special storage temperature.
Medicines should not be disposed of through the drains or in the trash. Dispose of the containers and
medicines that you no longer need at the SIGREcollection point at the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacisthow to dispose ofthecontainers and themedicines that you no longerneed. By doing so, you will help protect the environment.
Composition of Dasatinib Teva
Appearance of the product and contents of the package
Dasatinib Teva 20 mg: round, white to off-white film-coated tablet with beveled edges and “20” engraved on one face of the tablet, approximately 5.6 mm in diameter.
Dasatinib Teva 50 mg: oval-shaped, white to off-white film-coated tablet with beveled edges and “50” engraved on one face of the tablet, approximately 10.8 x 5.8 mm in size.
Dasatinib Teva 70 mg: round, white to off-white film-coated tablet with beveled edges and “70” engraved on one face of the tablet, approximately 8.8 mm in diameter.
Dasatinib Teva 100 mg: oval-shaped, white to off-white film-coated tablet with beveled edges and “100” engraved on one face of the tablet, approximately 14.8 x 7.2 mm in size.
Dasatinib Teva 20 mg, 50 mg, and 70 mg film-coated tablets are available in packages containing 30 and 60 film-coated tablets in blisters or packages containing 56 and 60 film-coated tablets in perforated unit-dose blisters. They are also available in bottles with child-resistant closures and silica gel desiccants containing 60 film-coated tablets. Each carton contains one bottle.
Dasatinib Teva 100 mg film-coated tablets are available in packages containing 30 film-coated tablets in blisters or packages containing 30 film-coated tablets in perforated unit-dose blisters. They are also available in bottles with child-resistant closures and silica gel desiccants containing 30 film-coated tablets. Each carton contains one bottle.
Only some package sizes may be marketed.
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer
Marketing authorization holder
Teva B.V.
Swensweg 5,
2031GA Haarlem
Netherlands
Manufacturer
Merckle GmbH
Ludwig-Merckle-Strasse 3,
89143 Blaubeuren
Germany
or
PLIVA Croatia Ltd.
Prilaz baruna Filipovica 25
10000 Zagreb
Croatia
For further information about this medicinal product, please contact the local representative of the marketing authorization holder:marketing authorization holder:
Teva Pharma, S.L.U.
C/ Anabel Segura, 11, Edificio Albatros B, 1st floor
28108 Alcobendas, Madrid (Spain)
This medicinal product is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area with the following names:
GermanyDasatinib-ratiopharm 20 mg, 50 mg, 70 mg, 80 mg, 100 mg Filmtabletten
SpainDasatinib Teva 20 mg, 50 mg, 70 mg, and 100 mg film-coated tablets EFG
NorwayDasatinib Teva Pharma B.V.
Last revision date of thissummary of product characteristics:May 2022
The detailed and updated information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) (http://www.aemps.gob.es/)
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