Does Bristol Myers Squibb have a patient assistance program?
The Bristol Myers Squibb Patient Assistance Foundation (BMSPAF) is an independent, charitable organization that helps eligible patients who need temporary help obtaining the medicines listed on this website.
How long do you take dasatinib?
Sprycel is used as a long term treatment and in clinical trials has been taken for 5 years. You usually keep on taking it as long as: your tests show it is working well. your condition has not worsened.
How do you handle dasatinib?
Take dasatinib exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablets whole; do not split, chew, or crush them. Wear latex or nitrile gloves when handling tablets that are accidently crushed or broken to prevent contact with the medication.
Does SPRYCEL cause hair loss?
Hair loss is a possible side effect of Sprycel. Individual clinical studies didn't report how often hair loss occurred. However, combined data across studies of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and ALL estimated hair loss to affect 1% to 10% of people who took only Sprycel.
What are the long term effects of taking Sprycel?
However, some side effects of Sprycel might last longer. Examples of long-term side effects include heart damage from having an abnormal heart rhythm. Or you may have permanent lung damage after experiencing pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure that occurs in your lungs).
Can you drink alcohol while taking dasatinib?
Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol. Alcohol is not expected to interact with TE-DASATINIB. If you drink alcohol, talk to your doctor about the possible effects of taking alcohol with this medicine.
Does dasatinib cause fatigue?
Using this medicine may cause headache, muscle or joint pain, skin rash, or unusual tiredness or weakness.
Does dasatinib cause depression?
Prescribing Information Lists Depression as Adverse Effect The prescribing information for both imatinib and dasatinib lists depression as an adverse event. However, depression is not highlighted with a warning or precaution/caution for either drug.
What should be avoided in Sprycel?
The blood levels of this medication can be affected by certain foods and medications, so they should be avoided. These include: grapefruit, grapefruit juice, verapamil, ketoconazole, rifampin, phenytoin, St. John's wort, and modafanil.
How many years can you live with CML?
Today, the ten year survival rate for the most common form of CML is approximately 85% and patients can expect to live life-spans nearly as long as normal healthy adults. Early support from LLS that has led to the development of imatinib made this happen.
What foods should I avoid with chronic myeloid leukemia?
If you're experiencing neutropenia, it's important to avoid raw or undercooked foods to reduce the risk of infection....Foods to avoidhigh fiber foods.high sugar foods.greasy or fatty foods.milk products.spicy foods.sugar-free products sweetened with xylitol or sorbitol.
Can you drink alcohol with CML?
Currently, there's not much evidence about the impact that drinking alcohol can have on TKIs. But if your liver is working normally, it's generally thought to be ok for you to drink alcohol – as long as you follow the UK's guidelines and drink sensibly.
What is dasatinib 100 mg used for?
Dasatinib is used to treat Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia (Ph+ CML) in adults and children. It is also used to treat Ph+ CML and Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) in adults after other medicines (eg, imatinib) or treatments did not work well.
Is dasatinib a chemo drug?
Generic Name: Dasatinib SPRYCEL is the trade name for the generic chemotherapy drug Dasatinib. In some cases, health care professionals may use the trade name SPRYCEL when referring to the generic drug name Dasatinib. Drug Type: SPRYCEL is a targeted therapy.
What are the side effects of dasatinib?
The most common side effects of SPRYCEL in adults and children receiving SPRYCEL alone include:diarrhea.headache.skin rash.shortness of breath.tiredness.nausea.muscle pain.
What is the difference between dasatinib and imatinib?
Dasatinib is 325 times as potent as imatinib in inhibiting unmutated BCR-ABL kinase in vitro. Since increased inhibition of BCR-ABL kinase correlates with a better clinical response,18 administration of dasatinib as the initial therapy may improve responses in patients with newly diagnosed chronic-phase CML.
Drug Company Assistance
Bristol-Myers Squibb’s BMS Access Support website offers patient assistance support for patients requiring dasatinib. Patients and providers can also call 1-800-861-0048 between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday, to speak to a counselor about the full range of assistance options.
Foundation Assistance
ASH has not located any foundations that specifically offer assistance for patients requiring dasatinib. If you know of a program or foundation, please contact ASH Policy and Practice Associate, Katherine Stark.
Patients With Commercial (Private) Insurance
The BMS Access Support Co-Pay Assistance Program helps commercially insured patients who have been prescribed SPRYCEL with out-of-pocket deductibles, co-pays, or co-insurance requirements. Eligible patients may pay as little as $0 per 30-day supply, up to a maximum of $15,000 per calendar year.
Patients With Insurance Through Federal Healthcare Programs
Existing SPRYCEL patients insured through Federal Health Programs are not eligible for co-pay assistance sponsored by Bristol Myers Squibb.
Patients Without Prescription Drug Coverage or Who Are Underinsured
For patients without prescription drug insurance or for patients who are underinsured, BMS Access Support can make a referral to independent charitable foundations that may be able to help. Please contact BMS Access Support at 1-800-861-0048 for details and additional assistance.
How long does SPRYCEL last?
In a multicohort study of SPRYCEL administered continuously in combination with multiagent chemotherapy in 81 pediatric patients with newly diagnosed Ph+ ALL, the median duration of therapy was 24 months (range 2 to 27 months).
How often do you perform CBCs for Ph+?
During the consolidation blocks of chemotherapy, perform CBCs every 2 days until recovery
What is the BMS number?
BMS Access Support care coordinators are available to speak with SPRYCEL patients about prescription insurance coverage and financial assistance options at 1-800-861-0048, 8 am to 8 pm ET, Monday—Friday. Card activation is available for eligible patients at www.BMSAccessSupport.com.
How long does Sprycel treatment last?
The median duration of therapy in all 2712 SPRYCEL-treated adult patients was 19.2 months (range 0–93.2 months). Median duration of therapy in:
How long does imatinib last?
In two non-randomized trials in 97 pediatric patients with chronic phase CML (51 patients newly diagnosed and 46 patients resistant or intolerant to previous treatment with imatinib), the median duration of therapy was 51.1 months (range 1.9 to 99.6 months).
How long after spraycel is breastfeeding recommended?
Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing children from SPRYCEL, breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment with SPRYCEL and for 2 weeks after the last dose
What is the role of a cardiac monitor?
Monitor patients for signs or symptoms consistent with cardiac dysfunction and treat appropriately.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before starting SPRYCEL?
If you take an antacid medicine, take it 2 hours before or 2 hours after your dose of SPRYCEL.
What is the BMS on a tablet?
Tablets are white to off-white, with “BMS” appearing on one side. These letters may be followed by a number indicating the strength of the tablet, in milligrams. In addition, an identification number will be marked on the other side. Size and shape may vary by dose.Tablets are taken by mouth.
Can you take imatinib with CML?
Adults with Ph+ CML who no longer benefit from, or did not tolerate, other treatment, including imatinib
Can you get low blood count with spraccel?
Low blood cell counts: Low blood cell counts are common with SPRYCEL and can be severe, including low red blood cell counts (anemia), low white blood cell counts (neutropenia), and low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia). Your healthcare provider will do blood tests to check your blood cell counts regularly during your treatment with SPRYCEL. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms during treatment with SPRYCEL:
Appeals Assistance
If the patient's insurer has denied coverage, the denial may be appealed. BMS Access Support may be able to assist by providing information about the appeals process.
Identification of Charitable Organizations
BMS Access Support may help to identify charitable organizations that may provide funding for eligible patients seeking financial assistance for prescription medication.
What is the BMS on a tablet?
Tablets are white to off-white, with “BMS” appearing on one side. These letters may be followed by a number indicating the strength of the tablet, in milligrams. In addition, an identification number will be marked on the other side. Size and shape may vary by dose.Tablets are taken by mouth.
Can you take imatinib with CML?
Adults with Ph+ CML who no longer benefit from, or did not tolerate, other treatment, including imatinib
Available medicines
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