Sprycel 50mg 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.
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and rash are some common side effects of this medicine. In some cases, it may cause increased heartbeat and low or high blood pressure, if it happens consult with your doctor. Your doctor might check your blood pressure regularly. It is advised to avoid antacid intake within 2 hours of taking this medicine. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells.
Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. You must avoid driving if you experience dizziness or blurred vision during treatment.
USES OF SPRYCEL TABLET
BENEFITS OF SPRYCEL TABLET
In Blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia)
SIDE EFFECTS OF SPRYCEL TABLET
Common side effects of Sprycel
- Abdominal pain
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Breathing problems
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Headache
- Infection
- Low blood platelets
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Nausea
- Rash
- Vomiting
HOW TO USE SPRYCEL TABLET
HOW SPRYCEL TABLET WORKS
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
Pregnancy
Breast feeding
Driving
Take special care when driving in case you experience side effects such as dizziness and blurred vision with Sprycel 50mg Tablet.
Kidney
Liver