Dastila 50 Tablet is used in the treatment of blood cancer (chronic myeloid leukaemia). It is used in patients whose disease could not be treated with other medications for leukaemia or who cannot take these medications because of side effects.

Dastila 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.

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.

Benefits of Dastila Tablet

In Blood cancer (Chronic myeloid leukaemia)

Blood cancer, also called leukemia, is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, that decreases the body's ability to fight infection. Dastila 50 Tablet kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Side effects of Dastila Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dastila

• 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 Dastila Tablet

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

How Dastila Tablet works

Dastila 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dastila 50 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Dastila 50 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Dastila 50 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Dastila 50 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Take special care when driving in case you experience side effects such as dizziness and blurred vision with Dastila 50 Tablet.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dastila 50 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dastila 50 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dastila 50 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Dastila 50 Tablet is recommended.