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Sprycel and QT prolongation

Result of checking the interaction of drug Sprycel and disease QT prolongation for safety when used together.

Check result:

Sprycel <> QT prolongation

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Dasatinib has shown to prolong QT interval in a concentration-dependent manner. Caution should be exercised specially in patients with congenital long QT syndrome, patients with hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, or with history of arrhythmias and on antiarrhythmic medication. Hypokalemia or hypomagnesemia should be corrected before starting treatment. Patients at risk should be monitored with an EKG before treatment and periodically as clinically indicated. Dose adjustments might be needed.

Sprycel

Generic Name: dasatinib

Brand Name: Sprycel

Synonyms: n.a.

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