Tyrosine kinase inhibitorFDA-approvedSecond-line

Dasatinib

How it works

Blocks the BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase enzyme, which is overactive in CML cells, and also inhibits other tyrosine kinases involved in cancer growth.

Cancer types

LeukemiaBCR-ABL-positive

Efficacy

In clinical trials, around 70% of BCR-ABL-positive patients achieved a major cytogenetic response, with a median progression-free survival of approximately 2 years.

Side effects

Moderate

Side effects can be significant and may require dose adjustments or supportive medication, but the treatment is usually continued.

Evidence from research

StudyCancer typeStageEfficacy
Combining blinatumomab and dasatinib for pediatric leukemia treatmentLeukemiaobservationalAt a median follow-up of 13 months, all patients were alive without disease relapse.Source →
Testing Blinatumomab and Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Therapy for Acute Lymphoblastic LeukemiaLeukemiaphase-2Source →
Chronic Leukemia Relapse After Bone Marrow TransplantationLeukemiaobservationalSource →
Improving Cancer Treatment with Targeted Drug DeliveryLeukemialab-studySource →
Combining Dasatinib with Chemotherapy in Leukemia TreatmentLeukemiaphase-2The overall MRD negativity rate was 62.5%.Source →
Woman Develops Lung Injury After Taking Cancer Drug DasatinibLeukemiaobservationalSource →
Rare Complication in Cancer Patients on Dasatinib TherapyLeukemiaobservationalSource →
Dasatinib May Harm Blood Vessels, Study SuggestsLeukemialab-studySource →
Dasatinib Side Effect Study in CML PatientsLeukemiaobservationalA change in TKI to bosutinib was associated with a 46% risk of recurrence of PE in patients who develop PE on dasatinib.Source →
Combining CBD and dasatinib may help treat lung cancerLung Cancerlab-studyThe combination of CBD and low-dose dasatinib exhibited a ZIP of > 10, indicating significant synergistic apoptosis.Source →
Dasatinib and Low-Intensity Chemotherapy for a Rare Blood CancerLeukemiaphase-2The estimated 3-year disease-free survival was 52.4% and overall survival was 73.2%.Source →
New Treatment Approach for Adult Leukemia Shows PromiseLeukemiaphase-3Disease-free survival, overall survival, and event-free survival are 75.8%, 80.7%, and 74.6%, respectively.Source →

This information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making treatment decisions.