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Beedan 100mg Tablet

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Salt Composition : Dasatinib

Manufacturer : ADLEY FORMULATIONS

Origin of Medicine : India

MRP: 9185
Price : 7348
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Introduction to Beedan 100mg Tablet

Beedan 100mg Tablet consists of the active ingredient Dasatinib. It is prescribed for adults and children above one year of age with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. This medicine is used to treat newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) in the chronic phase and Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in patients resistant to other therapies. Chronic Myeloid Leukemia refers to a type of blood cancer that makes the body produce too many white blood cells that happen due to alteration in the Philadelphia chromosome. Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia is the most common form of blood cancer that affects children. In this case, the lymphocytes of white blood cells multiply too quickly and live too long.


The common side effects that are likely to be associated with Beedan 100mg Tablet are diarrhea, headache, cough, rash, nausea, tiredness, vomiting, muscle pain, weakness, low appetite, and high or low blood pressure. Inform your doctor if these side effects disturb or persist in you.


Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Beedan 100mg Tablet and its ingredients. Before starting treatment with this medication, you should let your physician know if you have liver or heart problems, breathing difficulties, chest pain, cough, hepatitis B infection, or bleeding problems. This medicine could cause a severe reduction in the number of platelets, WBC or RBC in the blood. Ensure that your physician monitors your blood levels at regular intervals. Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, antacids, and herbal supplements. It is not recommended for children below one year of age.


Uses of Beedan 100mg Tablet

Beedan 100mg Tablet is indicated for the following conditions:

  • Children and adults with chronic myeloid leukaemia.
  • Adults with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (Ph+ ALL) with resistance to prior therapy.

Therapeutic Effects of Beedan 100mg Tablet

Beedan 100mg Tablet works by preventing the abnormal protein from signalling the growth of cancer cells. This aids in preventing or reducing the spread of cancer cells.


Interaction of Beedan 100mg Tablet with other drugs

Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products that you are taking or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Beedan 100mg Tablet and can cause undesirable side effects.


More Information about Beedan 100mg Tablet

Store protected from light at a temperature not exceeding 30c.


How to consume Beedan 100mg Tablet

Take the tablet with or without food at the same time each day


Safety Advices for Beedan 100mg Tablet

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Pregnancy

  

Beedan 100mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. Your physician will discuss the potential risks during pregnancy. Women should use effective birth control during treatment and 30 days after the final dose. 

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Breast Feeding

  

It is not recommended to breastfeed while taking Beedan 100mg Tablet as it is not known whether this medication passes into breast milk. You should not breastfeed during treatment and for 2 weeks after your final dose.

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Lungs

  

It is unknown whether dastinib is safe to administer in patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment.

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Liver

  

Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have liver diseases. Your physician will prescribe a dose accordingly.

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Alcohol

  

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Beedan 100mg Tablet. Consult your doctor for advice.

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Driving

  

Avoid driving or using machinery if you experience symptoms like breathlessness or altered consciousness.


Side Effects of Beedan 100mg Tablet

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

 

Serious:

  • Unusual bleeding or bruising
  • Rapid heart rate
  • Changes in consciousness or speech
  • Breathlessness and swelling all over the body
  • Fever or signs of infection
  • Fluid retention
  • Heart problems
  • Myelosuppression
  • Severe allergic reaction


Common:

  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Cough
  • Rash
  • Nausea, tiredness, vomiting
  • Muscle pain, weakness
  • Low appetite
  • High or low BP

Word of Advice

It is advised to use effective contraceptives for both men and women taking Beedan 100mg Tablet during treatment and 30 days after the last dose. Monitor your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Inform your doctor if you notice blood in your urine or stools. If you take an antacid medicine, take it 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking Beedan 100mg Tablet.


FAQs

Q 1. Can children use Beedan 100mg Tablet?

Beedan 100mg Tablet is not recommended for children under the age of one.

Q 2. Can Beedan 100mg Tablet cause hair loss?

Yes, Hair loss is one of the common side effects of taking Dosatinib. Consult your doctor for advice, if this isde effects disturbs or persists you.

Q 3. Is Beedan 100mg Tablet a chemotherapy drug?

Yes, Beedan 100mg Tablet is a chemotherapy medication that belongs to the group of Tyrosine kinase inhibitors.

Q 4. Should Beedan 100mg Tablet be taken with food?

Yes, Beedan 100mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Do not take this medication with grape fruit and its juices.

Q 5. Who is contraindicated to take Beedan 100mg Tablet?

Beedan 100mg Tablet is contraindicated for pregnant and breastfeeding women and children whose age below one year. It is not recommended if you are allergic to Beedan 100mg Tablet and its ingredients.


Fact Box of Beedan 100mg Tablet

Molecule Name: DasatinibTherapeutic class: Anti-neoplastics
Pharmacological class: Tyrosine kinase inhibitor

Indications: 

1. Myeloid leukemia 

2. Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia 


References

  1. Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharma, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on Mar 2022] [Accessed on 1st Dec 2022], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.7745.pdf
  2. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, [Revised on Jun 2021] [Accessed on 1st Dec 2022], https://packageinserts.bms.com/ppi/ppi_sprycel.pdf
  3. H.G. Watson, J.I.O. Craig, L.M. Manson, Blood disease, Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine, 22nd Edition, 2014, 989-1056.
  4. Edward Chu, Cancer Chemotherapy, Lange’s Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, 14th Edition, 2018, 948-976.

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