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Can dasatinib cause serious bleeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Yes, dasatinib can cause serious bleeding, including gastrointestinal and central nervous system haemorrhage, with a fatal central nervous system haemorrhage reported.

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Sprycel 20mg, 50mg, 80mg, 100mg and 140mg Film Coated TabletsBristol Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals limited · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 21Document updated 19 October 2022

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