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Meaning of BMS-354825: A drug used to treat certain types of chronic myeloid leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Definition of BMS-354825

A drug used to treat certain types of chronic myeloid leukemia and acute lymphoblastic leukemia. BMS-354825 is also being studied in the treatment of certain other blood diseases and types of cancer. BMS-354825 binds to and blocks BCR-ABL and other proteins that help cancer cells grow. It is a type of tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Also called dasatinib and Sprycel.

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