Dastila 70 mg Tablet 12's is used in the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia and Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The detailed uses of Dastila 70 mg Tablet 12's are as follows:&lt;br/&gt;&bull; Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): Dastila 70 mg Tablet 12's is used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia especially philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) CML, in both newly diagnosed and resistant/intolerant cases.&lt;br/&gt;&bull; Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL): Dastila 70 mg Tablet 12's is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia and also Ph+ ALL, who are newly diagnosed or have relapsed.&lt;br/&gt;

Medicinal Benefits:

Dastila 70 mg Tablet 12's contains Dasatinib, which belongs to the class of kinase inhibitors. It works by inhibiting the action of abnormal proteins (BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase) that cause the multiplication of cancerous cells. This helps stop the abnormal growth of cancer cells and thus reduce the further spread to other parts of the body. Dastila 70 mg Tablet 12's is used in the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

FAQs

What is the use of Dastila 70 mg Tablet 12's?

Dastila 70 mg Tablet 12's is used to treat Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia and Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

How does Dastila 70 mg Tablet 12's work?

Dastila 70 mg Tablet 12's contains Dasatinib, which works by inhibiting the action of abnormal proteins that cause the multiplication of cancerous cells.

Can a pregnant women take Dastila 70 mg Tablet 12's?

Dastila 70 mg Tablet 12's is known to cause embryo-fetal toxicity; hence, it is contraindicated for use in pregnancy. A woman needs to have a negative pregnancy test before starting treatment with this medicine. It is better to use effective birth control methods to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine or at least six months after completion of the treatment.

Can i use Dastila 70 mg Tablet 12's with Antacids?

Take antacids such as aluminium hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide, calcium carbonate, calcium carbonate, and magnesium 2 hours before or after taking Dastila 70 mg Tablet 12's as antacids may alter the absorption of this medicine.