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Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia

Acute lymphocytic leukaemia (ALL) is a fast-growing cancer of the blood in which the body produces abnormal cells that crowd out healthy ones in the bone marrow.

Methotrexate Tablets

Methotrexate

2.5mg · 5mg · 7.5mg · 10mg

Methotrexate tablets for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. It calms the immune system's attack on joints and skin.

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Sprycel

Dasatinib

50mg

Dasatinib tablets for chronic myeloid and acute lymphocytic leukaemia. It blocks proteins that drive leukaemia cell growth.

From$129.00/ bottleView

Key points

  • ALL is acute, meaning it develops quickly and needs to be treated immediately upon diagnosis.
  • It can occur at any age but is more common in children under 4 and young people, and affects more men than women.
  • The aim of treatment is to eliminate leukaemia cells rapidly so the bone marrow can resume normal function.

Medicines listed for Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia

The listed products contain methotrexate and dasatinib. Methotrexate is an antimetabolite that interferes with cell division. Dasatinib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that blocks growth signals in certain cancer cells. Chemotherapy is the main treatment for ALL, and the specific medicines and regimen are set by the treating team.

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