Dasatinib
ANTINEOPLASTIC AND IMMUNOMODULATING AGENTS
Also known as: BMS-354825, dasatinib hydrate, sprycel, spyrcel
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Dasatinib is an ofp drug catalogued in DrugCentral. It was first approved by the FDA in 2006. DrugCentral lists 145 molecular targets, including EPHB6, Lck and EPHA3. Recorded indications include Blastic phase chronic myeloid leukemia, Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia Accelerated Phase, Chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia and Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia.
- Approval status: ofp (first approved 2006 by the FDA).
- Molecular targets: EPHB6, Lck, EPHA3 and ABL2 (145 listed in DrugCentral).
- Indications: Blastic phase chronic myeloid leukemia, Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia Accelerated Phase, Chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia, Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia and Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
- ATC code: L01EA02 (BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors).
- Molecular formula: C22H26ClN7O2S; molecular weight 488.01 g/mol.
Indications & contraindications
Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).
Indications (5)
- Blastic phase chronic myeloid leukemia
- Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia Accelerated Phase
- Chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia
- Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia
- Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Contraindications (20)
- Acute hemorrhage
- Anemia
- Ascites
- Body fluid retention
- Breastfeeding (mother)
- Cerebral hemorrhage
- Chronic heart failure
- Congenital long QT syndrome
- Disease of liver
- Edema
- Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
- Left heart failure
- Myocardial infarction
- Neutropenic disorder
- Pericardial effusion
- Pleural Effusions
- Pregnancy, function
- Prolonged QT interval
- Thrombocytopenic disorder
- Torsades de pointes
Mechanism & targets
Molecular targets (145)
Regulatory approvals (2)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-11-20 | EMA | — | BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB PHARMA EEIG | |
| 2006-06-28 | FDA | — | BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB | Yes |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
L01EA02 | ANTINEOPLASTIC AND IMMUNOMODULATING AGENTS › ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS › PROTEIN KINASE INHIBITORS › BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors |
Pharmacogenomics
Drug-label and guideline annotations from PharmGKB and CPIC.
- EMA label: ABL1, BCR · Testing Required
- FDA label: ABL1, BCR · Testing Required
- HCSC label: ABL1, BCR · Testing Required
- PMDA label: ABL1, BCR · Testing Required
Reported adverse-event signals
Strongest FDA FAERS disproportionality signals (log-likelihood ratio). A signal is a statistical association in spontaneous reports, not proof that the drug causes the event.
| MedDRA term | LLR |
|---|---|
| Pleural effusion | 4890.3 |
| Drug resistance | 1015.5 |
| Philadelphia chromosome positive | 911.3 |
| Adverse event | 823.1 |
| Hospitalisation | 789.9 |
| Cytogenetic analysis abnormal | 679.1 |
| Pulmonary oedema | 669.1 |
| Chylothorax | 647.8 |
| Acute lymphocytic leukaemia recurrent | 600.8 |
| Malignant neoplasm progression | 562.9 |
| Blast crisis in myelogenous leukaemia | 492.4 |
| Hepatotoxicity | 479.5 |
Chemical structure
Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Dasatinib is on its molecule page.
| Molecular formula | C22H26ClN7O2S |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 488.01 g/mol |
| CAS number | 302962-49-8 |
| InChIKey | ZBNZXTGUTAYRHI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 3062316 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
What is Dasatinib used for?
DrugCentral lists the following indications for Dasatinib: Blastic phase chronic myeloid leukemia, Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia Accelerated Phase, Chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia, Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia and Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
How does Dasatinib work?
Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include EPHB6, Lck, EPHA3 and ABL2.
When was Dasatinib first approved?
Dasatinib was first approved by the FDA in 2006.
What is the chemical formula of Dasatinib?
Dasatinib has the molecular formula C22H26ClN7O2S and a molecular weight of 488.01 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 785 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL1421 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 3062316 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB01254 — drug record
- FDA UNII RBZ1571X5H — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for Dasatinib — current prescribing information (label search)
- UniProt O15197 (EPHB6) — target protein
- UniProt P29320 (EPHA3) — target protein
- UniProt P42684 (ABL2) — target protein
- UniProt P06239 (LCK) — target protein
- UniProt P51451 (BLK) — target protein
- UniProt P12931 (SRC) — target protein
- FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (openFDA FAERS) — adverse-event signals, as aggregated by DrugCentral
- PharmGKB / CPIC — pharmacogenomic label annotations
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